COVID-19 lockdown.Patios, shopping malls and personal care salons are ramping up to reopen, while Kingston’s mosque is also opening up for worship.
Imam AbuBakar Mulla with the Islamic Centre of Kingston says they’re ready, but with plenty of restrictions — whether it’s filling out a coronavirus questionnaire, checking temperatures at the door or social distancing everywhere, including in the main prayer hall.“We have to ensure that we are able to safely open up the mosque ensuring everyone’s safety, so we’re following Ontario guidelines to the T,” Mulla said.“We’ve actually taken steps further than what they asked for, just to make sure they’re safe and we’re also safe.”At the Merchant Tap House, meanwhile, it’s some last minute details.