Masjid-us-Salaam in Athans Road, Athlone will be closed until further notice.

This, after a positive Covid-19 case, has been reported. Chairman of the masjid, Moosa Lawrence has advised all congregants who attended the masjid in the last week to self-isolate and take the necessary safety precautions.

Members of the Cape Town community may contact the secretary, Mr Allie Ebrahim on 082 883 57575 or email the mosque committee: info@masjidussalaam.co.za

Meanwhile, the number of Covid-19 related deaths has again started to climb. The Health Department recorded 164 more Covid-19 related deaths, eight of which were from the Western Cape.

The country’s total recorded cases stand at 706 304. Almost more than 639 570 people have beaten the virus.