KRCS distributes masks at mosques during prayers

KUWAIT: Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) distributed masks and sanitizers to worshipers in many Kuwaiti governorates after it opened on Friday prayers, as a precautionary measure to combat COVID-19. Director of Public Relations and Information at KRCS Khaled Al-Zaid said that they also distributed gloves while providing awareness about the virus’ symptoms and ways to prevent infection. This requires public and private institutions’ cooperation to provide needs and supplies to counter the contagion, he added. He praised the keenness of worshipers wearing masks while social distancing. Zaid appreciated the nonstop efforts made by all state ministries, sectors and various institutions to protect people. —KUNA