News
Travel
Kuwait: PCR certificate necessary for incoming travellers

NITN | @notintownlive | 04 Jan 2022, 06:06 am

Kuwait: PCR certificate necessary for incoming travellers Kuwait Covid Curbs

Image Cr: UNI

Kuwait City/UNI/Xinhua: Kuwait will soon impose new restrictions to contain the spread of covid19, Kuwait's Centre for Government Communication said Monday.

The west Asian country will suspend all social events in closed areas from Jan. 9 to Feb. 28, said the centre citing a Government decision.

The decision will be re-examined in light of the epidemiological situation, it added.

Meanwhile, from Jan. 4 all incoming travellers are required to provide a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) certificate taken at a maximum of 72 hours before a passenger's flight departure time.

Kuwait reported 982 new covid19 cases in the last 24 hours, raising its tally of infections to 4,19,314.

The death toll from the virus remained at 2,468, while the tally of recoveries rose by 171 to 4,12,073.

Fuel crisis hits skies: Luf ...

The ongoing conflict in Iran is exerting significant pressure on the global aviation sector, with rising jet fuel prices and supply concerns creating challenges for both airlines and passengers.

Planning to Fly with Your P ...

Etihad Airways has announced a special promotional offer on its Pets Onboard service, making it more accessible for travellers flying with their cats and dogs.

Economy Just Got More Comfy ...

Travelling with Air New Zealand is set to become significantly more comfortable, with the airline introducing its innovative Skycouch — a feature that allows footrests to fold up and convert three Economy seats into a flat surface, giving passengers space to stretch out and relax.