'Very serious risk': Muslims urged not to break coronavirus restrictions during Ramadan

Men gather to pray at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Australia’s deputy chief medical officer has urged Muslims not to break coronavirus restrictions during Ramadan, saying it could pose a 'serious risk' to vulnerable members of the community and the greater population.


As Muslims across Australia and the world begin to celebrate Ramadan, Australia’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd has urged worshippers not to congregate as they usually would during the holy month.


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