Kuwait donated $40 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) to help combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Khaled al-Jarallah said.
For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.
The WHO will distribute the aid to countries who are need of financial support for medical supplies and resources, the deputy minister added.
There have been 130 confirmed cases of the virus in the country as of Tuesday.
Kuwait has been in constant contact with the organization to ensure that health officials in the country are taking the necessary precautions to protect its citizen and residents.
Since the outbreak, schools and universities have been shut and all international flights have been suspended.
The WHO has praised Kuwait for the measures the country has been taking to combat and contain the spread of coronavirus, an official from the organization said during a press conference.
Also Read
-
Coronavirus: Kuwait warns of ‘countrywide curfew’ if health instructions ignored
Kuwait’s government said on Monday it will not hesitate to take more drastic measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and that a ... Middle East -
Kuwait confirms seven new coronavirus cases, total up to 130
Kuwait reported seven new coronavirus cases raising the total number of cases in the country to 130, the ministry of health said on Tuesday. The ... Gulf -
Coronavirus: Kuwait raises budget of ministries, government agencies by $1.6 bln
Kuwait’s cabinet approved a bill to increase the budget of the ministries and governmental departments by 500 million dinar ($1.62 billion) for ... Gulf -
Coronavirus: Kuwait imposes mandatory quarantine on a residential tower
Kuwait is imposing a mandatory quarantine for people living in a residential building after they came into contact with coronavirus patients, ... Gulf
