Saudia Arabia bans foreign pilgrims as coronavirus hits region

Kingdom yet to report a case but 240 confirmed so far throughout the Middle East

Pilgrims to Muslim Holy Sites Risk Spreading Coronavirus

Religious pilgrimages and ceremonies in the Middle East have emerged as a dangerous new risk in the spread of coronavirus in the region, as Iran fights to contain the deadly epidemic and Saudi Arabia restricted access to two of Islam’s holiest sites.

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia suspends entry for pilgrims visiting holy sites

Visitors to the major holy sites of Mecca and Medina are barred in the fight against the virus.

Saudi Arabia temporarily bars entry for pilgrims as coronavirus fears escalate

Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry For Pilgrims Over Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia Bars Pilgrims and Tourists Amid Coronavirus

'No fear': Pilgrims in Saudi defy coronavirus risks

Pilgrims wear protective face masks in Saudi Arabia

Here's the latest on the coronavirus outbreak.

Bangladeshi pilgrims to get refund as Saudi suspends entry for coronavirus

The around 10,000 Bangladeshis who have paid for Umrah visas and tickets will be refunded as Saudi Arabia has suspended entry of pilgrims to prevent coronavirus outbreak.