KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait on Tuesday reported 613 new COVID-19 cases and one more death, raising the tally of infections to 81,573 and the death toll to 519, the Health Ministry said in a statement.
Currently, 7,652 patients are receiving treatment, including 95 in ICU, according to the statement.
The ministry also announced the recovery of 477 more patients, raising the total recoveries in the country to 73,402.
On Aug. 20, the Kuwaiti government decided to lift a countrywide partial curfew starting Aug. 30.
Activities, including celebrations, parties, weddings, gatherings, banquets and funerals, will remain restricted in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
On Aug. 18, Kuwait moved into the fourth phase of its five-phase plan to return to normal life.
During this phase, salons, gyms, barbershops, tailor's, and spas will reopen and restaurants will offer more services.
Kuwait and China have been supporting each other and cooperating closely in combating the COVID-19.
Kuwait donated medical supplies worth 3 million U.S. dollars to China at the early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak, while China has been facilitating the procurement of medical supplies by Kuwait.
On April 27, a team of Chinese medical experts visited Kuwait to assist the Gulf country's anti-coronavirus fight, through sharing with Kuwaiti counterparts their experience and expertise in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. Enditem
