DUBAI: Kuwait’s embassies in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain encouraged citizens on Sunday to return to the Gulf country due to a “significant and unprecedented” increase in omicron cases.
Europe crossed 100 million known COVID-19 cases on Saturday, and governments there are keen to prevent healthcare systems from becoming overwhelmed by the virus while also avoiding punishing restrictions.

On Saturday, Kuwait’s foreign ministry asked its nationals wishing to travel abroad to postpone their plans due to the growing number of COVID-19 infections worldwide.

The ministry said the spike in cases had led to a high risk of infection and is forcing countries to change health measures including cancelling or delaying flights, making it harder for people to travel.

Meanwhile, unvaccinated UAE citizens will be banned from leaving the country from Jan. 10, the country's foreign ministry said.