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Saudi Arabia to Reopen Mecca Holy Site to “Immunized” Pilgrims

HeadlineApr 06, 2021

Ukraine has tightened public health measures as a surge of COVID-19 cases is threatening to overwhelm hospitals. It’s part of a massive wave of coronavirus infections sweeping Europe and Latin America.

Saudi Arabia says it will open Islam’s holiest site in Mecca to pilgrims throughout the month of Ramadan — but only to those who’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 or who’ve recovered from the disease.

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