Coronavirus: Kuwait restricts entry of passengers from Bangladesh, 9 other countries

In a bid to control the spread of coronavirus, the Gulf country Kuwait has restricted entry of people from 10 countries including Bangladesh and India, according to both Gulf News and Khaleej Times.

The country's civil aviation authorities decided to impose the restrictions yesterday and said anyone who wants entry must produce certificates issued by the Kuwait embassy in their country saying they are coronavirus free.

With 56 reported cases, Kuwait has the highest number of reported coronavirus infections in the Middle East after Iran.

In a statement on Twitter, the aviation authority warned that passengers who do not provide the certificates will not be allowed into Kuwait.

The procedure will be put in place from March 8, reports Gulf News.