13-06-2022
Prevention
- Wearing mask is not required in outdoor or indoor areas, but it is recommended to wear it indoors
- Workers and attendees will no longer need to practice social distancing in all places (indoor and outdoor areas) in all activities and events.
- It is recommended that to follow the instructions bellow:
- Cemetery doors must be disinfected before and after the deceased is buried.
- The tools used for digging and burial must be disinfected before and after the deceased is buried.
- Prevent crowding at the funeral.
- The number of people responsible for digging should be reduced to two.
- The number of those responsible for carrying the deceased and the burial process should be reduced to the lowest possible number. Prevent crowding at the grave.
- Sharing of excavation and burial equipment between the people responsible for the excavation and burial process should be prevented.
Awareness
- Distribute the awareness brochures issued by the Ministry of Health and the Public Health Authority, about the following:
- Modes of disease transmission and prevention.
- Washing hands and avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth before washing hands, with paying attention to personal and health care.
- Follow the etiquette of sneezing and coughing (use a tissue and dispose it as soon as possible, use the elbow by bending the arm).
- The relatives of the deceased must be educated about procedures that they must follow, including limiting attendance to 20 people, and the need to identify them before attending.
- The deceased’s family must inform their relatives that the attendance is limited to 20 relatives, by sending text messages or using any communication application.
Implementation
- Ministry of Islamic Affairs will oversee the implementation of the protocols.
- The secretariat in charge of the cemetery should place a monitoring mechanism to ensure that protocols are followed.
