SINGAPORE: Three mosques were temporarily closed for cleaning on Wednesday (Dec 2) after they were visited by individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS).
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, MUIS said the individuals had visited Masjid Ahmad, located in the Pasir Panjang area, Masjid En-Naeem at 120 Tampines Road as well as Masjid Temenggong Daeng in Telok Blangah.
AdvertisementAdvertisementThe three mosques were closed on Wednesday for cleaning and disinfection, said MUIS.
[h=3]READ: F&B outlets in Changi Airport Terminal 3, Junction Nine among locations visited by COVID-19 cases during infectious period[/h]Bookings for congregational prayer at the three mosques were also automatically voided.
MUIS added that MOH is "actively conducting" contact tracing and those who were identified as having had possible close contact with the individuals will be contacted.
AdvertisementAdvertisement"This is also a timely reminder of the importance of using TraceTogether when visiting the mosques, so that anyone who has had possible exposure to an infected person can be identified and reached quickly," said MUIS.
[h=3]READ: Moderna continuing 'rolling review' process for use of COVID-19 vaccine in Singapore[/h]On Tuesday night, Masjid Ahmad said on its Facebook page that the mosque will be "closed momentarily" on Dec 2 for cleaning and disinfecting purposes.
Masjid Temenggong Daeng also said on its Facebook page that it will be closed on Dec 2 and will reopen on Dec 3.
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