24/08/2021
Arab Times
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COVID RECOVERY RATE AT 98.3% AS CASES DECLINE
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 24: Vaccinations for COVID-19 in Kuwait have reached 70 per cent of the population, Health Minister Sheikh Dr. Bassel Al-Sabah said on Twitter on Tuesday. Meanwhile yesterday the Cabinet were briefed, by Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Bassel Humoud Al- Sabah, on the country’s health situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The minister noted a continuing decline in coronavirus related deaths, infections and hospitalizations, adding that the recovery rate has increased to 98.3 percent. He highlighted ministry efforts to speed up vaccination against the virus to reach herd immunity.
On this, the Cabinet said it appreciates the cooperation of nationals and expatriates in implementing health requirements, urging the public’s continued adherence to COVID-19 measures.
