SINGAPORE - Six mosques have been closed temporarily after being visited by individuals who tested positive for Covid-19.

They are: Petempatan Melayu Sembawang Mosque, Abdul Hamid Kampung Pasiran Mosque, Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Al-Falah Mosque, Yusof Ishak Mosque and Al-Iman Mosque.

All six will reopen for Friday prayers on April 30 after undergoing deep cleaning and disinfection.

In a statement on Thursday (April 29), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said that the individuals who visited the mosques were asymptomatic and had not shown any signs or symptoms upon entry.

It added that while the mosques already have a comprehensive cleaning and disinfection regime in place, the temporary closure is an important precautionary measure, especially with the development of new Covid-19 virus strains.

"These episodes are a reminder of the need to be vigilant to the spread of Covid-19, especially with the higher number of congregants at mosques during Ramadan, and the importance of TraceTogether to support the contact tracing efforts," said Muis.

The council added that it will continue to monitor the situation and make the necessary adjustments to mosque activities and safe management measures, should it be required.