Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Ministry of Justice have re-imposed coronavirus curbs due to a recent rapid surge infections and emergency of the new and ultra-transmittable Omicron variant.

In a press statement on Thursday, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs said it has issued and distributed a circular to all mosque officials instructing them to re-instate a set of virus preventive measures as of Friday, January 7.

It clarified that worshipers have to observe distancing rules in mosques, wear facemasks, bring own prayer mats and avoid direct contacts.

The ministry instructed mosque officials to keep mosque doors and windows open during sermons and prayer times. It also announced a time-cap of 15 minutes to Friday noon prayer’s sermon.

In the same vein, the Ministry of Justice re-imposed social distancing rules during marriage contract-writing ceremonies as of Sunday, January 9. It ruled that only six people could attend such a ceremony.

On Monday, the cabinet announced banning all kinds of public gatherings in closed places as of next Sunday until February 28 due to a spike in the number of infections in the country.

Source: Kuwait News Agency