Saudi Arabia, the Hajj and the challenges in the prevention and control of infectious diseases
by Robert Herriman from Outbreak News Today on (#30WP3)
The annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is among the largest mass gatherings in the world draws about 2 to 4 million Muslim pilgrims every year; at least 1.5 to 2 million pilgrims are foreign visitors. This event is happening this week. For observant Muslims, the Hajj is a religious duty and important ["]
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