Attention! Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims Who Are Still In Saudi Arabia Must Be Aware Of The Spread Of COVID-19

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Religion has asked Indonesian pilgrims who are still in the Holy Land to be aware of the spread of COVID-19, which is now squirming again.

"We continue to carry out socialization and awareness raising, strengthening awareness, to all pilgrims that caution still needs to be exercised," said Director General of Hajj and Umrah Services at the Ministry of Religion Hilman Latief in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, July 19, quoted from Antara.

He said, after the peak of the pilgrimage, most of the pilgrims had the flu, but soon got better after taking medication and vitamin supplements.

In order to avoid the risk of contracting COVID-19 and other diseases, it is better for Indonesian pilgrims to continue to apply health protocols. The most important thing is to wear a mask, during worship at the Grand Mosque.

Hilman also reminded pilgrims and hajj officers to eat on time to increase the body's resistance to disease.

The officer from the Hajj and Umrah Worship Guidance Group (KBIHU), he said, should remind the congregation to organize worship activities so as not to get tired.

The Indonesian Ministry of Health noted that 14 pilgrims who had just returned to Indonesia from Saudi Arabia were confirmed to have COVID-19 with details of 13 people from the Surabaya Debarkation area and one person from the Solo Debarkation area. They reported experiencing mild symptoms so they were only asked to undergo self-isolation.