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Saudi Arabia: COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 375,831. Asharq Al-Awsat
The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 375,831. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia: COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise

The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 375,831. Asharq Al-Awsat
The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 375,831. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia witnessed a climb in new coronavirus cases with 482 infections announced on Thursday.

Of the new cases, 204 were recorded in Riyadh, 84 in Makkah, 76 in the Eastern Province and the rest in other regions.

The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 375,831 after 360 more patients recovered from the COVID-19 disease.

Six people also died from complications caused by the disease, increasing the Kingdom’s death toll to 6,630.

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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
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Saudi Council of Senior Scholars: Performing Hajj without a Permit Is a Sin

Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)
Pilgrims are seen at the Hajj last year. (EPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars stressed on Sunday the need to obtain a permit for anyone wishing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

In a statement, it warned that performing the pilgrimage without the permit “is a sin” and would “lead to several dangers and impact the safety and health of pilgrims and the services provided.”

Meanwhile, the Holy Makkah Municipality said 22,000 of its members and members of other entities are dedicating their services and capabilities to implement this year’s Hajj season plan.

The municipality has provided 28 centers in the holy sites to offer the best services to the pilgrims.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, municipality spokesman Osama al-Zeitouni said it has backed up its efforts with several electronic platforms and apps that would help boost the efficiency of services and speed up procedures.

It has also dedicated a large fleet of equipment and human cadres and set up integrated plans and work programs that cover the entirety of the Hajj, he added.

The municipality's efforts include and are not limited to training members on crisis, disaster and crowd management. Dedicated teams will be in place to handle emergencies caused by rain or fires, as well as handling waste and garbage, providing protection against insects and regularly disinfecting camps.

The municipality has dedicated a team to monitor the markets, grocery stores and restaurants to ensure the safety of food provided.