DUBAI: Kuwait has reimposed COVID-19 measures in mosques and marriage ceremonies amid a spike in infections and the emergence of the new omicron variant.
Worshippers visiting mosques are now required to maintain social distancing, wear facemasks, bring their own prayer mats and avoid direct contact, state news agency KUNA reported.
Mosque officials must also keep doors and windows open during sermons and prayer times. There must also be a time-cap of 15 minutes to Friday afternoon sermons, the report said.
In marriage contract-writing ceremonies, only six individuals are allowed to attend beginning Jan. 9.
The government also banned all kinds of public gatherings in closed places as from Jan. 9 until Feb. 28.
Kuwait reported 2,413 new COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours after conducting 27,541 new tests. The country’s total caseload is 425,455, with 412,749 recoveries and 2,469 deaths.
Kuwait reimposes social distancing measures for mass events, mosque prayers
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Kuwait reimposes social distancing measures for mass events, mosque prayers
- Mosque officials must keep doors and windows open during sermons and prayer times
- In marriage contract-writing ceremonies, only six individuals are allowed to attend beginning Jan. 9
Military coalition in Yemen condemns attack on commander’s convoy
- Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice
RIYADH: The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen condemned on Wednesday an attack that targeted the convoy of a senior commander.
The attack in the Jaoula area of Lahj governorate targeted vehicles under the command of Brigadier General Hamdi Shukri, who heads the second division of the Giants Forces.
Coalition spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said there were numerous deaths injuries and called the ambush “a criminal act that is contrary to all human and moral values.”
He said the coalition, which includes Saudi Arabia, will continue coordinating with the relevant authorities to ensure the security of citizens and maintain stability, Saudi Press Agency reported.
He called for people to work with the Yemeni government and military authorities to confront any sabotage attempts or terrorist operations targeting the security and stability of liberated governorates.
Al-Maliki also said the coalition is committed to supporting Yemeni security efforts and pursuing those involved in the attack and bringing them to justice.
