SINGAPORE — The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Sunday (March 15) released a list of 10 mosques visited by five Singaporeans who had tested positive for Covid-19, after they attended a mass religious gathering in Malaysia.
"Thus far (the Ministry of Health)'s contact tracing efforts have revealed that the individuals who tested positive visited a total of 10 mosques during their infectious period," said MUIS in a public advisory.
As such, congregants who have visited any of the mosques during the period specified may have been exposed to a Covid-19 case, said MUIS.
It advised these visitors to monitor their health closely for two weeks from their last visit to the affected mosque, and seek medical attention promptly if they have any symptoms.
“They should also wear a mask and call the clinic ahead of the visit and inform the clinic doctor of their attendance at the affected activities that is linked to a Covid-19 case,” said MUIS.
As of Friday, five Singaporeans who attended a large religious gathering in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia have tested positive for the coronavirus, said MUIS.
Based on media reports, at least 37 Bruneians and 77 Malaysians, who also attended the gathering or were their close contacts, have also tested positive.
“It is possible for more cases to emerge from persons who had visited the mosque, or further spread to their close contacts,” MUIS said. “Thus far, the Ministry of Health’s contact tracing efforts have revealed that the individuals who tested positive visited a total of 10 mosques during their infectious period.”
This is the list of mosques attended by confirmed cases:
Masjid-Al-Iman — 10 Bukit Panjang Road, S679943
March 5, 2020 — 8am to 9am
March 6, 2020 — 6am to 7.30pm
Masjid Al-Muttaqin — 5140 Ang Mo Kio Avenue, S569844
March 6, 2020 — 1pm to 2pm; 4pm to 6pm
Masjid Hajjah Fatimah — 4001 Beach Road, S199584
March 6, 2020 — 9.30pm to midnight
Masjid Hajah Rahimabi Kebun Limau — 76 Kim Keat Road, S328835
March 4, 2020 — 5.45am to 6.45am
March 5, 2020 — 5.45am to 6.45am
March 6, 2020 — 1pm to 2pm
March 7, 2020 — 5.30pm to 7pm
Masjid Kassim — 450 Changi Road, Wisma Indah, S419877
March 7, 2020 — 5.30pm to 9pm
Masjid Petempatan Melayu Sembawang — 27B Jalan Mempurong, S759055
March 4, 2020 — 8pm to 10pm
March 8, 2020 — 8pm to 10pm
March 11, 2020 — 8pm to 10pm
Masjid Sultan — 3 Muscat Street, S198833
March 9, 2020 — 11am to 4pm
Masjid Al-Mawaddah — 151 Compassvale Bow, S544997
March 3, 2020 March 7pm to 7.30pm
March 4, 2020 March 7pm to 7.30pm
March 5, 2020 March 7pm to 7.30pm
March 6, 2020 March 1.30pm to 2pm; 7pm to 7.30pm
March 7, 2020 March 7pm to 7.30pm
March 8, 2020 March 7pm to 7.30pm
March 9, 2020 March 7pm to 7.30pm
March 10, 2020 March 4pm to 7.30pm
Masjid Jamae (Chulia) — 218 South Bridge Road, S058767
March 9, 2020 March 7pm to 10pm
Masjid Al-Istiqamah — 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2, S555876
March 11, 2020 March 6.45 to 10pm
As part of social distancing measures, Friday prayers in Singapore were suspended for the first time on March 13. All 70 mosques will also be closed for at least five days for disinfection.
Mosques will also cancel all activities, lectures, religious classes and mosque-based kindergarten sessions for the next two weeks. CNA
