The National Evangelical Church in Kuwait (NECK) will be permitted to open for prayer services with 20 percent capacity on weekdays, but not on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Jacklein Hannah, a church official, revealed that NECK asked the ministries of awqaf and health for permission for hosting worshipers, which was granted from today (Thursday), but only on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Several congregations of various nationalities used to attend church services at the National Evangelical Church, which houses a number of worship halls. However, all church services were suspended following the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Speaking on the new health measures, she remarked that the huge halls can accommodate around 300 worshipers, but will be limited to not more than 60 people, and as most of the other halls are smaller, a maximum of 25 worshipers are allowed.
Meanwhile, the Holy Family Cathedral in Kuwait City will remain locked to the public. There is no news if the church has plans or measures in place to reopen. Churches in Kuwait were encouraged to shut and end gatherings on its premises in March as a measure to halt the spread of the coronavirus in Kuwait.