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  • Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024

Al-Aqsa mosque, 3rd holiest in Islam, closes over coronavirus concerns

Al-Aqsa mosque, 3rd holiest in Islam, closes over coronavirus concerns

The Islamic endowment supervising the Al-Aqsa mosque substance, the 3rd holiest website in Islam, says the mosque itself and other buildings will be closed over issues about the new coronavirus Sheikh Omar Kiswani, the director of the mosque, stated Sunday that prayers will continue to be held outdoors. The closure is to continue indefinitely.

Iran’s main leading the country’s response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East on Sunday acknowledged that the pandemic might overwhelm health facilities in the country, which is under serious U.S. sanctions.

Iran is battling one of the worst outbreaks outside China, with almost 13,000 validated cases and more than 600 deaths. The genuine number of infections could be even greater, as questions have actually been raised about the federal government’s transparency.

If the pattern continues, there will not be enough capacity, Ali Reza Zali, who is leading the campaign against the break out, was estimated as stating by the state-run IRNA news firm.

Iran is thought to have around 110,000 hospital beds, including 30,000 in the capital, Tehran. Authorities have pledged to set up mobile clinics as required.

Mr. Zali likewise acknowledged that many of those who have passed away from the COVID-19 disease caused by the virus were otherwise healthy, a rare admission by regional authorities that the viru

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