Saudi Arabia suspends entry for pilgrims over coronavirus
Umrah attracts tens of thousands of devout Muslims[3] from all over the globe each month. The foreign ministry said it was also suspending visas for tourists visiting from countries where the new virus is a “danger”.
Even as the number of fresh cases declines at the epicentre of the disease in China[4], there has been a sudden increase in parts of Asia[5], Europe[6] and the Middle East. Iran[7] has emerged as a major hotspot in the region, where 15 people have succumbed to the disease — officially known as COVID-19.
The Gulf states of Kuwait[8] and Bahrain[9] have also announced additional cases this week.
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