Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will only allow people who have been vaccinated against Corona to attend the Hajj this year, the saudi Arabia health ministry said on 2nd mar.
Saudi Arabia health minister Dr. Tawfiq al-Rabiah announced ‘mandatory vaccination’ for the pilgrims planning to attend the five-day program in July.
Rabia did not confirm the number of pilgrims that the Saudi Arabia will receive this year, the number will be limited internally, such as 2020, or will it witness wider participation.
“You must prepare early to secure the manpower required to operate the health facilities in Makkah, the holy sites and Madinah and the entry points for pilgrims for the 2021 Hajj season,” he said in an official circular.
“A vaccination committee must be formed for the Hajj and Umrah season, on which they have adopted the compulsory for Corona vaccine for participating healthcare workers..
Saudi Arabia Health ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Aly says in a press conference on 2nd mar that there was no need for quarantine after vaccinations and contacting anyone who had been vaccinated.
Saudi Arabia reported 302 new virus cases on Tuesday. There are 2,571 active cases, 508 of which are in critical condition.
