According to Reuters, "About 580,000 pilgrims have so far arrived to the Western region of Saudi Arabia, site of the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina, in preparation for the pilgrimage that will start on November 26." The article includes details on how Saudi authorities are attempting to conduct health screens on pilgrims as they arrive at airports and sea ports (Alsharif, 11/10).

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