Kuwait to receive COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday

Kuwaiti Health Minister Sheikh Basel Al-Sabah said the ministry is keen to vaccinate the largest percentage of the population as possible. (File/KUNA)

• Kuwait will begin vaccinations from next week
• The vaccine would be given out in four stages

DUBAI: Kuwait’s first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine would arrive on Wednesday and the inoculation process would begin next week, the health minister said on Tuesday.
Sheikh Basel Al-Sabah said the vaccine would be given out in four stages to prioritize those who need it most, and the first stage would include all health care providers, front-line workers and people aged over 65.
The number of those who have registered to receive the vaccine has reached 37,700 people so far, he said, adding that the turnout for registration is increasing continuously.
The minister said: “The vaccination process will continue in order to vaccinate all members of society and its groups who wish to receive the vaccine.”
He said the ministry is keen to vaccinate the largest percentage of the population as possible.
Along with other Gulf countries, Kuwait suspended all passenger flights to and from the emirate from 11 p.m. on Monday until Jan. 1.
Land borders and sea ports have also been closed, except for shipping operations.