Released on 29th May, 2020
The Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait has announced the progression to a partial curfew effective Sunday, May 31, 2020. Curfew hours are set from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. The period of the partial curfew has not been specified as it remains ongoing based on the country’s overall health status.
Please note that the following areas, however, remain under full lockdown:
Farwaniyah, Khaitan, Hawally, Maidan Hawally, Jleeb Shyoukh, and Mahboula.
The Council of Ministers has also mandated safety measures that are to be followed when out in public. These measures include:
Wearing masks and gloves
Sanitizing hands
Maintaining social distancing
The plan of gradual restoration of normality (PDF) - Council of Ministers
To facilitate access to food supplies and basic necessities during the lockdown period, the government has activated the following services:
Co-op appointment system for grocery shopping (individuals can have 1 appointment per week): you can book your appointment through the following link:
http://www.moci.shop
Obtaining a permit to commute for emergency purposes:
https://curfew.paci.gov.kw/request/create
For full details regarding the full curfew regulations, please refer to the below government advisory
Please note that ALL are advised to abide by the above ministerial mandate under the Penalty of Law.
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Released on 9th May, 2020
The Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait has announced a full curfew effective 4pm Sunday, May 10, 2020 until May 30, 2020. The purpose of the curfew is to curb the spread of Covid-19 and ensure the safety and security of all.
During the full curfew period, outdoor exercise (without using any means of transportation) will still be allowed daily between 4:30pm-6:30pm within your residential areas provided that health precautions are observed through social distancing and wearing gloves and masks.
To facilitate access to food supplies and basic necessities during the lockdown period, the government has activated the following services:
Co-op appointment system for grocery shopping (individuals can have 1 appointment per week): you can book your appointment through the following link:
http://www.moci.shop
Obtaining a permit to commute for emergency purposes:
https://curfew.paci.gov.kw/request/create
For full details regarding the full curfew regulations, please refer to the below government advisory
Please note that ALL are advised to abide by the above ministerial mandate under the Penalty of Law.
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Released on 22nd March, 2020
Please note the latest decisions and regulations imposed by the Council of Ministers as of today, 22nd of March 2020.
The Council of Ministers of the State of Kuwait imposed a partial curfew effective tomorrow Sunday, March 22, 2020 until further notice. The curfew will be in effect from 5:00 pm to 4:00 am. The purpose of the curfew is to ensure the safety and security of all, and prevent the unnecessary gatherings and contact between people that will substantially contribute to the spreading of Covid-19.
Furthermore, the Council of Ministers extended the “Official Holiday” to April 9, 2020.
If you need to urgently go out during curfew hours, you have to complete the following form and submit it to the Ministry of Interior.
https://curfew.paci.gov.kw/request/create
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Released on 15th March, 2020
Please take note of the Government decision on closures of public spaces as issued on March 14, 2020, which are as follows:
- Closing of commercial complexes, shopping centers (mall) and public markets, except for food and supply outlets.
- Closing of all children’s entertainment centers.
- Closing of all male and female salons.
- Only 5 customers are allowed to queue inside a restaurant or a coffee-shop at any one point in time. In case you stand in a queue, keep a distance of at least 1 meter between each person.
Released on 11th March, 2020