Kuwait City: As COVID-19 is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 case, the Al Jahra governorate is the hardest hit with COVID-19 patients at the Al Jahra hospital going up by around 40 per cent, Al Jarida reported.
The hospital has six wards designated for COVID-19 patients; of those, three wards are almost full of patients. Within the wards, there are 150 beds and an additional 40 beds in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
An official revealed to Al Qabas that the possible rise of new COVID-19 patients in the Al Jahra hospital is due to large gatherings, like weddings and parties. The source mentioned that earlier this week several people who attended the same event ended up being admitted to the hospital, three of whom were rushed to the ICU.
Kuwait City: While Kuwait began its COVID-19 vaccination campaign almost two months ago, apart from frontline and health workers, Kuwaitis have been given the priority in receiving the vaccine over non-Kuwaiti residents, regardless of their age and health conditions.
But now, an informed health source told Al Rai that expats will begin receiving the vaccine in six weeks and domestic workers will be prioritised.
During a special closed meeting at the National Assembly (parliament) on Tuesday, the Minister of Health, Dr Basel Al Sabah, revealed that out of the 454,000 people who have registered for the vaccine, 238,000 are non-Kuwaitis.
Of the 215,000 Kuwaitis who registered, so far 119,000 of them received the jab, Dr Basel pointed out.
Reopening of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia route promises billion-dollar boost
King Fahd Causeway offers the prospect of huge tourism influx, but opening delayed until May 17
The King Fahd Causeway links Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. It was due to re-open on March 31, but the date has been pushed back to May 17. Getty Images
A satellite view of the King Fahd Causeway. The causeway has been closed since March 8 last year, under restrictions in Bahrain to control the spread of coronavirus. Alamy
Prior to the pandemic, Bahrain welcomed around 11 million tourists a year - with more than 88 per cent arriving across the causeway. Alamy