Gatherings Religious Complex

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RESTRICTION STATUS

Maximum capacity allowed in religious complexes

REGULATING ENTRY AND EXIT

Ehteraz App to be downloaded by all staff, congregation, and visitors. Entry allowed only for those with green status.
Necessary clear measures should be taken to regulate the arrival of congregation to the venues in order to avoid queuing and overcrowding in any areas of the religious complex.
Religious venues only open 30 minutes before scheduled ceremonies/events/prayers.
Opening door to prayer halls only 15 minutes before the scheduled prayers.
After each prayer / service, the large halls will be closed for one hour and the smaller halls will be closed for a period of 30 minutes for the sanitization.
Religious ceremonies/events/prayers duration are to be kept to a minimum.
The congregation to leave the venue immediately after the ceremonies/events/prayers.
Religious venues to remain closed at all other times.
Doors to remain open during entry and exit time (to avoid touching door handles).
Entry and exit to be staggered to minimize queues.

INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Hand sanitizer to be provided for use at several locations within the religious venues.
Avoid food and drink offerings.
All regularly touched surfaces should be disinfected regularly using standard disinfection products following each event/prayer/gathering .
Holy/religious books should be removed, and visitors instructed to bring their own copies (or use their own phone to access texts), or projecting prayers for common viewing.
Toilets must be deep cleaned and disinfected regularly and after each service. Follow MOPH guidance for safe re-opening of public toilets.
A housekeeping record log shall be maintained.
Adequate supplies of hand sanitizer to be used by all at entry and exit.
Ensure ventilation systems operate properly and increase circulation of outdoor air as much as possible either by air handling systems (air conditions) or by opening windows and doors, fans, and so on.
Use bottled water. Water fountains or water dispensers are not permitted.
Modify methods used to receive financial contributions. Consider a stationary collection box, or electronic methods of collecting regular financial contributions (shared collection trays or baskets are not permitted).
Provide an area to isolate anyone who exhibits COVID-like symptoms, notify health officials.
Clean and disinfect isolation area (preferably after 6 hours of non-use, make sure to ventilate before proper cleaning and disinfection) .
Provide paper tissues and closed rubbish bins for attendees to practice proper cough etiquette and educate them on it.

MOSQUES

See MOPH guidance for mosques.

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

Educate clergy, staff/stewards/ushers and worshippers updated on COVID-19 safety and prevention information and guidelines.
Use MOPH health messages and materials.
Religious authorities to emphasize that protecting public health is paramount.

VULNERABLE GROUPS

Adults over the age of 60 (with the exception of Religious Complex staff), pregnant women, and individuals with chronic conditions are advised not to attend religious gatherings.

COVID-19 Services Assistant خدمة المساعدة الخاصة بكوفيد-19