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Kuwait extends school closure until March 26 - spokesman

Government's official spokesman Tareq Al-Merzem
Government's official spokesman Tareq Al-Merzem

 KUWAIT, March 9 (KUWAIT) -- Kuwait's cabinet has decided to keep schools closed until March 26, said the government's official spokesman Tareq Al-Merzem, amid a rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak.

The extension will come into effect on March 15 until March 26, he added, describing the measure as a safety precaution given the spread of the contagion.
The tally of coronavirus infections in Kuwait currently stands at 65 after an additional case was reported on Monday. (end) jy.nam