Umrah visa ban for Ebola-hit states remains in force : Saudi Official

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GNN ISLAMABAD: An official at Saudi Ministry of Health has said that ban on granting Umrah visas to visitors from countries, hit with Ebola virus, is still in place at the start of Umrah season.

He said that the ban comes from various bodies which advised competent agencies not to grant visa if it is found that the country in question is still infected with the virus, Arab news reported.

The official confirmed that no Ebloa case has yet been recorded in the Kingdom since the beginning of the season.

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