March 5, (The Killid Group) — Saudi Arabia on Wednesday suspended the “Umrah” pilgrimage due to the fears of the new coronavirus, media reported.
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday imposed a temporary ban on locals and residents from performing minor pilgrimage (Umrah) over fears of the novel coronavirus, world media quoted SPA news agency.
“The decision will be reviewed continuously and its implementation will be suspended when its causes are gone,” SPA said, citing a senior Interior Ministry source.
The decision comes a week after Saudi Arabia suspended the entry of pilgrims seeking to perform Umrah over the disease.
Saudi Arabia on Monday confirmed its first case of new coronavirus after one its citizens who had returned from COVID-19 hotspot Iran tested positive.
Follow TKG on Twitter & Facebook
