Covid-19 nasal, throat swab tests do not invalidate fasting, says Perlis Mufti


PETALING JAYA: The Covid-19 nasal and throat swab tests do not invalidate the act of fasting among Muslims, says Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin (pic).

He said that looking at its Covid-19 management guidelines, the Health Ministry has adopted nasal and oral swab tests to screen for the virus.

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