25 July 2009

Muslims refuse to use alcohol-based hand gels over religious beliefs

Some Muslims have refused to use alcohol-based hand gels to combat the spread of swine flu because they claim it is against their religion. Some of those employed by St Albans Council in Hertfordshire have complained about the antibacterial lotion, which is considered a key strategy in containing the virus. [MailOnline] Read more See Also: [London Muslim] Read