By Joanne Serrieh

DUBAI -- Kuwait confirmed five new coronavirus recoveries on Monday, bringing the total to 72, Health Minister Dr. Basel A-Sabah said in a tweet.

“Thankfully, five of those infected with new coronavirus have recovered,” Al-Sabah wrote on Twitter. “The number of recoveries is now 72 cases. May God grant safety to all.”

The country has a total of 255 confirmed coronavirus cases and no deaths.

The government implemented several measures to slow the spread of the virus. All international flights to and from Kuwait have been suspended until further notice. Schools and universities have also been suspended until August.

A nationwide curfew is in effect daily from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. until further notice. -- Al Arabiya English