KUWAIT CITY, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait on Tuesday reported 526 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths, bringing the total infections in the country to 5,804 and the death toll to 40, the health ministry said in a statement.
The new cases included six Kuwaiti citizens who returned from the United States, the statement said.
Currently, 3,732 patients are receiving treatment, including 90 in ICU, according to the statement.
Meanwhile, Minister of Health Bassel Al-Sabah announced the recovery of 85 patients from the coronavirus, raising the total number of recoveries in the country to 2,032.
A Chinese medical team has wrapped up its visit to the Arab country.
During the visit, the team discussed with Kuwaiti experts and medical personnel China's experience in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and exchanged detailed information on the prevention and treatment of the disease.
The Kuwaiti government has imposed a nationwide curfew to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
On March 13, Kuwait suspended all commercial flights. The government also closed stores, malls and barbershops in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. Enditem
