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Mosques reopen in virus-hit Gaza Strip

But mosques in areas categorized as 'red zones,' with many cases of virus, remain closed

Nour Abu Eisha  | 18.10.2020 - Update : 18.10.2020
Mosques reopen in virus-hit Gaza Strip

GAZA CITY, Palestine

Palestinian authorities reopened mosques in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after weeks of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Ministry of Waqf and Religious Affairs, however, decided to keep mosques closed in areas categorized as “red zones,” where high numbers of virus infections were recorded.

A ministry statement said dozens of mosques were disinfected before the reopening.

In August, the ministry shut all mosques across the Palestinian territory following the detection of virus cases in the enclave.

Mosques, however, were partially reopened in Oct. 4 in some areas in the strip.

The ministry said all preventive measures, including wearing masks, will be observed by worshippers while performing prayers at mosques.

Palestinian health authorities have recorded 4,645 virus cases, including 27 deaths, in the Gaza Strip since March.

*Ahmed Asmar contributed to this report from Ankara

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