Mosques to suspend non-essential outdoor programmes, adjust prayer arrangements if PSI turns very unhealthy: MUIS新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示，如果新加坡疫情形势严峻，清真寺将暂停非必要的户外活动，并调整祈祷安排。
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Monday (Oct 12) announced that it is stepping up haze preparedness measures across mosques, madrasahs and mosque-based kindergartens. These measures — should haze conditions worsen — are aligned with the next tier of action plans and advisories announced by the Government's Haze Task Force since Friday, MUIS said.Haze-related arrangements for mosquesMUIS said...
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Monday (Oct 12) announced that it is stepping up haze preparedness measures across mosques, madrasahs and mosque-based kindergartens.
These measures — should haze conditions worsen — are aligned with the next tier of action plans and advisories announced by the Government's Haze Task Force since Friday, MUIS said.
Haze-related arrangements for mosques
MUIS said mosques will remain open for daily and Friday congregational prayers, with appropriate measures in place.
However, should the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) enter the very unhealthy range (201 to 300), mosques will suspend non-essential outdoor programmes and activities.
They will also adjust prayer arrangements according to the prevailing haze conditions, available indoor facilities and national health advisories.
MUIS said that all mosques have been issued with haze preparedness guidelines covering precautionary measures across different PSI levels, with additional measures put in place to safeguard congregants, especially the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions.
Elderly congregants and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised to take additional precautions, including wearing suitable masks when attending prayers, in line with prevailing national health advisories, MUIS added.
According to the National Environment Agency's outdoor activities planning guide, healthy persons should avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor physical exertion should PSI enter the very unhealthy range.
Meanwhile, elderly persons, pregnant women and children should minimise such activity, while persons with chronic lung and/or heart disease should avoid outdoor activities.
Madrasahs, mosque-based kindergartens
The measures will also extend to madrasahs and mosque-based kindergartens, which have been advised to follow haze-related guidelines issued by the Ministry of Education and the Early Childhood Development Agency.
These include limiting or modifying outdoor activities, making suitable indoor arrangements and keeping a close watch on the health of students and staff.
Parents will be notified of any changes to school activities or arrangements, if needed.
MUIS said it will continue to assess the haze situation and coordinate with relevant Government agencies to adjust its measures according to changing conditions and national health advisories.
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新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）周一（10月12日）宣布，将加强清真寺、伊斯兰学校和清真寺附属幼儿园的雾霾防范措施。
新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示，如果雾霾情况恶化，这些措施将与政府雾霾工作组自周五以来宣布的下一阶段行动计划和建议保持一致。
清真寺与雾霾相关的安排
新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会表示，清真寺将继续开放，进行每日礼拜和周五的集体礼拜，并采取适当的防疫措施。
然而，如果 24 小时污染物标准指数 (PSI) 进入非常不健康的范围 (201 至 300)，清真寺将暂停非必要的户外活动。
他们还将根据当前的雾霾情况、可用的室内设施和国家卫生建议调整祈祷安排。
新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会表示，所有清真寺都已收到雾霾防备指南，涵盖不同PSI级别的预防措施，并采取了额外措施来保护信众，特别是老年人和有基础疾病的人。
新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）补充说，建议老年信众和有基础疾病的信众采取额外的预防措施，包括按照现行的国家卫生建议，在参加祈祷时佩戴合适的口罩。
根据国家环境署的户外活动规划指南，如果 PSI 值达到非常不健康的范围，健康人士应避免长时间或剧烈的户外体力活动。
同时，老年人、孕妇和儿童应尽量减少此类活动，而患有慢性肺病和/或心脏病的人应避免户外活动。
伊斯兰学校，清真寺附属幼儿园
这些措施还将扩展到伊斯兰学校和清真寺附属幼儿园，这些学校已被建议遵循教育部和幼儿发展署发布的与雾霾相关的指导方针。
这些措施包括限制或调整户外活动，做出适当的室内安排，并密切关注学生和教职员工的健康状况。
如有需要，学校活动或安排如有任何变更，将通知家长。
新加坡伊斯兰宗教理事会（MUIS）表示，将继续评估雾霾情况，并与相关政府机构协调，根据不断变化的情况和国家卫生建议调整措施。
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