Six new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Bahrain, with the total number of cases reaching 23.
The country's ministry informed that the six Bahraini nationals have been transferred to the specific medical centres, for isolation and treatment, adding that they all arrived from Iran.
Authorities have also announced the closure of public and private schools, including kindergartens, for two weeks starting from Wednesday in a bid to stop the spread of the virus.
It comes after Bahrain suspended flights from Dubai and Sharjah and announced special screenings for all air passengers.
Meanwhile, Kuwait's health ministry said 13 more cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number to 25.
According to the health ministry, the infections occurred in people returning from Iran, where the official records showed the death toll hit 19.
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