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The Ministry of Public Health and the National Hajj Committee announced on July 2 the implementation of preventive measures against Covid-19. These measures, which apply only to Bangui M’Poko International Airport, follow the resurgence of Covid-19 cases among nationals of certain African countries returning home after the Hajj.
These new Covid-19 cases were recorded in Senegal and Cameroon. This poses a risk to Central African pilgrims returning from Mecca next week.
Check their health
“The committee met after receiving information that there were a large number of Covid-19 cases among African pilgrims. So, Central Africa has a large number of pilgrims and we have taken precautions like other countries to welcome them. This is to ensure that they are in good health.” said Public Health Minister Pierre Somsett.
The initiative was appreciated by the Haj Committee, which requested the parents of pilgrims not to go to the airport on the day of arrival. “It is a responsible decision. Covid-19 is an epidemic that has killed many people. That is why the authorities have taken the initiative to welcome these pilgrims. As soon as they arrive, we will give them tests. We have tried to create awareness from there. We have also asked parents not to come to the airport.” Salehu Ndiaye, chairman of the Hajj Committee, said.
Nearly 400 Central African Muslims took part in the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca on June 9-10. One Central African died of a heart attack, according to the National Hajj Committee. More than 1,300 people died during the pilgrimage due to the heat wave, according to Saudi authorities.
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