Saudi Arabia health officials advise Hajj pilgrims to wear mask, elderly to postpone pilgrimage because of MERS
The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health came out with some advice for pilgrims of the upcoming Hajj later this month in light of the situation in the country with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), More...
WHO committee: MERS coronavirus advice includes increased surveillance related to Hajj pilgrims
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Emergency committee met on Wednesday for the third time since July to go over the latest developments concerning the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) More...
CDC advises pilgrims to Hajj and Umrah on how to protect against MERS coronavirus and other injuries and illness
With the upcoming Muslim pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah approaching fast and the infectious disease and injury risks that are associated with such mass gatherings, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention More...
Infectious disease prevention at the Hajj
The annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is among the largest mass gatherings in the world. In 2012, it takes place October 24–27. It draws about 3 million Muslims from around the world, and more than More...
