An intensive public awareness campaign on coronavirus is necessary to spread awareness to people about the factors causing the spike in new coronavirus cases, and the sources mentioned the curfew and lockdown are not the best solutions to the coronavirus crisis to reduce the number of cases, reports Al-Anba daily quoting reliable sources. This is taking into consideration the coronavirus’ negative repercussions on the economic, social and psychological facets in the country.
Sources argued that several establishments have been closed for more than three weeks, yet the infection rate continues to increase. Sources asked: Where are the plans to conduct intensive awareness campaigns on the repercussions of the pandemic? Why no television channel has been designated for broadcasting round the clock regarding the epidemic to inform citizens and expatriates about the mutated virus, especially after a new strain of the virus reached the country?
If the curfew leads to a decrease in infections, will it continue to guarantee such decline? What will be the situation if the infection rate continues to increase despite the curfew? Will the curfew continue?
Sources pointed out that the partial curfew decision, which will end on April 8, will be reviewed after assessing the health situation. Sources went on to say that in most countries around the world, the number of coronavirus cases decreased after the cancellation of the lockdown decision; except some countries including Kuwait. Sources disclosed the number of cases decreased globally from an average of 800,000 to 450,000 per day; but in Kuwait, there has been a remarkable increase in cases, which was officially recorded despite the closure of some commercial establishments, sources added.
In response to a question about excluding those who received two vaccine doses from the curfew, sources said there is no exemption granted as the curfew is aimed at protecting everyone including those who have completed the required dosage of vaccines. Sources explained the vaccine does not protect individuals from being infected with the virus, but it reduces symptoms by forming antibodies that strengthen the immune system; thereby, reducing deaths.
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