Special cameras to check Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Published December 31st, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The Saudi Health Ministry has established infra-red cameras at all entry points to check pilgrims for symptoms of SARS - severe acute respiratory syndrome, SPA news agency cited an unnamed spokesman as saying. 

 

Meanwhile, pilgrims from different parts of the Islamic world have started arriving in the Saudi Kingdom for the Hajj, which is expected to begin on January 30. Over two million pilgrims are set to perform Hajj. (Albawaba.com) 

 

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