“This decision does not include cargo aircraft and planes carrying Kuwaitis evacuated from abroad,’’ the official said.

According to the official, the government has also given employees a two-week holiday starting from Thursday.

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“Gatherings in markets, cafes and health clubs will also be prohibited,’’ he added.

Report says the steps are the latest in a series of precautionary measures in the Gulf country that has recorded a total of 72 confirmed virus cases