He said during a joint press conference with the Minister of Health, "The number of pilgrims this year may not exceed 10,000."
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The Hajj pilgrims will be examined before they reach the holy sites, in addition to home quarantine after performing the rituals.
The Hajj pilgrimage this year 1441 (2020) is only for those who are less than 65 years, and they should not have any chronic diseases, the decision to limit the numbers of pilgrims this year is a must.
Medical crews will be equipped to accompany the Hajj pilgrims during their ritual performances, as well as allocating an integrated hospital in anticipation of any emergency and health center in Mina. - Al-Rabiah said, during a joint press conference with the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, that workers in the Hajj will be subject to examination before the start of the rituals, and the health status of pilgrims will be monitored on a daily basis.