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KUWAIT, March 17 (KUNA) -- All arrivals to Kuwait International Airport coming from the US, UK, Germany, Spain and France will enter 14-day mandatory quarantine, announced Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Tuesday.
The DGCA had applied the same measure to all arrivals coming from Egypt, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Italy, Iraq and Iran.
The directorate said in a press statement that the latest move is part of the country's health instructions and measures to contain the coronavirus spread.
In addition, arrivals coming to Kuwait from other countries will self-isolate at home for 14 days, said the statement, noting that the new instructions will be effective as of the date of issuance until further notice. (end)
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