RIYADH:
The Saudi Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) has made it mandatory for pilgrims from all over the world to
undergo a Covid test at least 72 hours before departure to Saudi Arabia to
perform Hajj.
A new guideline has been
issued pertaining to changes in the policy guideline on the coronavirus test
for Hajj pilgrims. The Saudi aviation authority has informed PIA and other
airlines about the new policy guideline. According to the new policy guideline,
pilgrims have to undergo a coronavirus test 72 hours before departure. Earlier,
the Saudi authorities had given a timeframe of 48 hours. Violation of the Covid
policy guideline will be prosecuted under the rules of the Saudi Ministry of
Health. It is pertinent to mention that pilgrims coming to Saudi Arabia must be
under the age of 65 years.
0 Comments