Quarantine period will not be considered as sick leave: Kuwait

Kuwait: Passengers returning to Kuwait will not be considered for sick leave. Restrictions have been tightened amid fears of an Omicron outbreak in the country. By law, everyone coming into the country is required to stay at home quarantine for 72 hours. The Kuwait Civil Aviation Commission has stated that this will not be considered as sick leave. Also Read: An emergency cabinet meeting convened yesterday announced the tightening of Kovid controls in the country. Kuwait has decided to tighten controls in the wake of the spread of Omicon around the world. No one is allowed to leave the house during the home quarantine period. Do not interact with others in the home. The PCR test should be performed at the end of 72 hours in the quarantine. Must have at least PCR test results within 48 hours of departure for the country. Authorities have warned that leave taken at this time will not be considered as sick leave. Also Read: Meanwhile, home quarantine can be terminated if the PCR test is negative after 72 hours of arrival in Kuwait. Visitors to Kuwait should not forget to update their PCR test results on Apple. The cabinet meeting decided to consider those who did not take the booster dose as those who did not get the vaccine. The ministry had yesterday directed that everyone should come forward to receive the booster sauce. Those who do not take the booster dose are considered to be immunocompromised. They will also lose their immune status in the Kovid Defense app.