BREAKING: Saudi Arabia suspends entry for pilgrims over coronavirus

The government is “suspending entry to the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and visiting the Prophet’s Mosque temporarily”, the foreign ministry said in a statement, referring to the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of year.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, there has been a sudden increase in parts of Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Iran has emerged as a major hotspot in the region, where 15 people have succumbed to the disease — officially known as COVID-19.DOWNLOAD THE PUNCH NEWS APP NOW ON

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No Hajj for Alhaji. This will save Nigeria huge resources

The_Seeker76 They should pray na

The holiest site of a major religion in the world is shutting down it's door because of CoronavirusOutbreak this proves that knowledge is more important than indoctrination and doctrine. Devotees should understand that pilgrimage is mere tourist attraction.

And MBuhari GarShehu has opened Nigerians border so wide! That even China and every country infected with different disease are trooping in fast! This Administration is a total disaster! Nigerians now know better! A useless and wicked government

And African countries open they door Wilde open we are unbelievable.

Even before now, I've always expressed public health concerns over thousands of people with various pathogens all converging to kiss a stone, leaving their saliva all over it. Allah is a sure protector I guess.

Thank God, this will save Nigeria's resources small

Ko si hajj ló dun yi ni yen🌚🌚🌚

Don’t mind them fake fake religion everywhere deceiving those who want to be deceived

Nobody wants to dead, but we want to make heaven. Hope our inner mind open to this news

Even the gods are scared of Cono

The fear of Coronavirus..

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