The Ministry of Health of Kuwait informs that no vessels arriving from or departing to one of the countries listed below will be permitted to enter ports in Kuwait.

• The Republic of Korea
• The Italian Republic
• The Kingdom of Thailand
• The republic of Singapore
• Japan
• The Peoples Republic of China
• Hongkong
• The Republic of Iraq

The measure is said to be an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Circular issued by the Kuwait Ministry of Communications » (25 February 2020)

The Swedish Club Members Advice regarding coronavirus » (11 February 2020)

Information from WHO
Latest WHO advice on the coronavirus situation » (Daily updated at who.int)
WHO guidance on protection against the coronavirus » (Advice for public at who.int)

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