The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Haj and Umrah advised Umrah pilgrims to take coronavirus vaccine, local media reported.

Mohammed Saleh Benten, Minister of Haj and Umrah, said that it is advisable for those who wish to perform Umrah to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

All the precautionary measures and preventive protocols are being taken to stem the spread of coronavirus and that is in coordination with the Ministry of Health, the minister said, while emphasizing that the Umrah pilgrimage is “safe”.

Benten made the remarks after receiving coronavirus vaccine dose in Jeddah. “Anyone who registers to receive coronavirus vaccine through the “Sehhaty” application and wants to perform Umrah, must take the vaccine,” he said.

Benten said that all the precautionary measures and preventive protocols such as social distancing, using sanitizer, wearing masks, in addition to the age limit for the performance of the Umrah rituals will be applied.

SOURCE : GULF NEWS

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