Bahrain closes 3 mosques for violating Covid-19 measures, reopens 4 others

Bahrain closes 3 mosques for violating Covid-19 measures, reopens 4 others

The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments has closed three mosques for violating Covid-19 safety measures.The decision was taken in view of the laxity of those in charge of the mosques in implementing the precautionary measures, especially those related to vaccination certificates and keeping safe distance between those performing the prayers, the Ministry said.The Ministry also announced the re-opening of four mosques that had been temporarily closed for failing to comply with the precautionary measures. The decision to re-open the four mosques was taken following the completion of their sanitisation and contact tracing process. The mosques also put in place the required health measures.Comments Read Next2 hours agoSaudi records highest daily Covid-19 infections since August 20204 hours agoPhilippines to start clinical trials on Ivermectin, other drugs for Covid-196 hours agoTotal coronavirus cases in the UAE reach 500,8608 hours agoOman records 1,263 new coronavirus case and 19 deaths13 hours agoBahrain announces 1,008 new coronavirus cases and 6 deaths19 hours agoRecord number of COVID-19 cases reported within a week23 hours agoBahrain: Four mosques closed for violating health regulations23 hours agoIndia opens up COVID-19 vaccines to all adults in May1 day agoSaudi Arabia records 970 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths1