Saudi Arabia to only accept pilgrims with “immunity” from coronavirus into holy city of Mecca

Saudi Arabian authorities have announced that they will only be allowing pilgrims who have “immunity” to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) to visit the holy city of Mecca. This new rule was announced on Tuesday, April 13, at the start of Ramadan, the holiest month for Muslims. This is the month when they are known to devote the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia to only accept pilgrims with “immunity” from coronavirus into holy city of Mecca

Iran records 147 coronavirus deaths in a single day, MILLIONS more at risk if quarantine measures are not followed

Iran reported a total of 147 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday, the country’s biggest over a 24-hour period. This puts the overall death toll at 1,135 — a 15 percent spike from Tuesday’s numbers. But even with this uptick, Iranians are still acting like they aren’t in the middle of an epidemic: Food markets are still packed with shoppers, … Continue reading Iran records 147 coronavirus deaths in a single day, MILLIONS more at risk if quarantine measures are not followed