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.
Kuwait to receive COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday
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Kuwait to receive COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday
- Kuwait will begin vaccinations from next week
- The vaccine would be given out in four stages
Jordanian and American commanders review military cooperation
- Yousef Huneiti and Curt Renshaw highlight need for ongoing coordination in efforts to enhance regional security and address present challenges
LONDON: Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairperson of the Jordanian Armed Forces’ Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw, commander of US Naval Forces Central Command, held talks in Amman on Monday about military cooperation.
They discussed ways in which joint efforts in operations, training and logistics might be enhanced, with the aim of improving the capabilities of both countries.
The officials highlighted the need for ongoing coordination to help enhance regional security and address present challenges, the Jordan News Agency reported.
They also reaffirmed the strategic partnership between their nations’ armed forces, and their shared commitment to enhancing the readiness of both to respond to regional and international developments.
