The Saudi Ministry of Health in a letter to its Kuwaiti counterpart has requested not to allow persons 60 years and above to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform hajj or umrah, particularly following the outbreak of the coronavirus in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reports Al-Jarida daily quoting sources.
The sources said the Saudi Minister of Health Adel Faqeh has sent a letter to his Kuwaiti counterpart on this issue. He has also simultaneously informed all embassies and consulates in the Kingdom to limit the number of pilgrims on health grounds particularly the elderly to prevent them from being affected by the virus.
He added, there have been strong indications that a camel is the carrier of the virus and a committee of experts has advised all those handling camels to take extra precautions by wearing protective masks. No cases of coronavirus have been detected in Kuwait either at the Chest Diseases Hospital or any other place until now, reports Al-Anba daily quoting reliable sources.
However, it has been reported the Ministry of Health has taken necessary preventive measures in this regard. Sources added, the suspected patients at the hospital is dealing with such cases only if the tests come out positive since the hospital is specialized in treating such diseases. However, given the circumstances, it is but natural to suspect anyone of carrying the virus.
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Source: ArabTimesOnline
