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contact with an infected person.

NAHCON’S head of Public Affairs Unit, Fatima Usara, advised pilgrims to regularly maintain good personal hygiene to avoid contracting the disease.

Usara said: “Sequel to a World Health Organisation (WHO)’S recent disclosure in Geneva that 14 cases of the viral infection had been recorded, pilgrims are advised to add their personal safety measures in protecting themselves. One of the ways of doing this is by always covering their noses and mouths with surgical masks, especially in large congregations.”