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April 6, 2021

Saudi Arabia to Reopen Mecca Holy Site to "Immunized" Pilgrims
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Ukraine has tightened public health measures as a surge of COVID-19
cases is threatening to overwhelm hospitals. It's part of a massive wave
of coronavirus infections sweeping Europe and Latin America.

Saudi Arabia says it will open Islam's holiest site in Mecca to pilgrims
throughout the month of Ramadan - but only to those who've been
vaccinated against COVID-19 or who've recovered from the disease.


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