Workers distribute food to residents in the area of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, on April 9, 2020. Kuwaiti government distributed on Thursday food baskets to residents of areas of Mahboula and Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh which are under lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19. Kuwait reported on Thursday 55 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number in the country to 910, the health ministry said in a statement. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)
KUWAIT CITY, April 9 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait reported on Thursday 55 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number in the country to 910, the health ministry said in a statement.
Among the new cases are 51 with a history of contact with infected patients, according to the ministry statement.
The cause of the infection for the other four cases is still under investigation.
So far, 798 patients are receiving treatment, including 22 in ICU, the statement said, adding the number of recoveries has reached 111.
On April 4, Kuwait reported the first death case of COVID-19.
The Kuwaiti government has decided to impose a nationwide curfew to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
On March 13, Kuwait suspended all commercial flights. The government also decided to close stores, malls and barbershops.
