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Saudi Arabia suspends entry for Umrah pilgrimage over coronavirus fears

TAS News Service

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended entry into the country for Muslims seeking to perform Umrah due to fears over the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus, local media reported Thursday.

Citing the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry, the Arab News website reported that the suspension also applies to those seeking to visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah as well as tourists travelling from coronavirus hit countries.

More details to follow.

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