RIYADH: The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has reopened 11 mosques in five regions that were temporarily closed for cleaning after COVID-19 infections were confirmed among worshippers.
The ministry said on Saturday that five mosques were reopened in Riyadh, two in both Qassim and Jazan, and one each in Asir and Baha.
Coronavirus infections have led to the closure of 1,891 mosques in the Kingdom in the past 168 days. The mosques were reopened after cleaning measures were completed.
The ministry urged worshippers and employees to follow precautionary measures, including wearing face masks, using their own prayer mats and maintaining social distancing.
Meanwhile, testing hubs and treatment centers set up throughout the Kingdom have dealt with hundreds of thousands of people since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
Among them, Taakad (make sure) centers provide COVID-19 testing for those who show no or only mild symptoms or believe they have come into contact with an infected individual. Tetamman (rest assured) clinics offer treatment and advice to those with virus symptoms such as fever, loss of taste and smell, and breathing difficulties.
Appointments for both services can be made via the Ministry of Health’s Sehhaty app.
