Saudi Arabia has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 originating in the north African country. This information was submitted by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on 1 December. SPA (Saudi Press Agency), has quoted a statement from the kingdom's ministry of health, say authorities have isolated people infected with the Omicron varian variant.
Local authorities are also isolating people who come in contact with those who have been infected. This matter, making the case of the Omicron variant the first reported in the Middle East and North Africa. Ministry of Health added, the patient is a citizen of Saudi Arabia who has traveled from a North African country, without providing further details of the country in question.
So with this, Deputy Minister of Religion (Deputy Minister) Zainut Tauhid Sa'adi says, The government is still waiting for confirmation from the Saudi Arabian government regarding the departure of Umrah this month. Ministry of Religion (Ministry of Religion) Together with the relevant ministries or institutions, they have prepared an Umrah scenario for Indonesian pilgrims. This scenario starts from before departure, in Saudi Arabia, to return to the homeland.
Before leaving for Umrah, he explained, Hajj pilgrims carry out health screenings first. Screening is done 1×24 hours before departure at Pondok Gede Hajj Dormitory. Umrah pilgrims must report their visas and documents to the Ministry of Religion or take care of the administrative process. After all procedures are done, Indonesian pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia by using a plane with all seats specifically for Umrah pilgrims.
The Ministry of Religion is still conducting technical preparations between the Government of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. other than that, Umrah Travel Organizer (PPIU) also involved in making technical rules, which also discusses the cost of Umrah during the pandemic.
Minister of Religion (Minister of Religion) Yaqut Cholil Qoumas also said that Umrah can only be performed once, five daily prayers at the Grand Mosque via Eatmarna. And free to pray five times a day at the Prophet's Mosque. The implementation of umrah for nine days already includes the journey back and forth. When you return to Indonesia, Congregants are required to do a PCR test. This PCR test is carried out upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta Airport. After doing the PCR test, Congregants must quarantine.
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