Fears new deadly virus in Middle East could go global as millions prepare to visit the region for annual pilgrimage
Health officials in Saudi Arabia prepare for Hajj pilgrimage this autumn
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome currently causing concern in area
Deadly new virus is believed to be even more dangerous than SARS
Millions from across globe are preparing to visit region for pilgrimage
By James Rush
PUBLISHED: 16:36, 29 June 2013 | UPDATED: 17:18, 29 June 2013
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Millions of pilgrims are expected to descend upon Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, for this year's Hajj pilgrimage although health officials are concerned of a deadly new virus spreading
Millions of pilgrims are expected to descend upon Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, for this year's Hajj pilgrimage although health officials are concerned of a deadly new virus spreading
Fears over a global outbreak of a deadly new virus which has emerged in the Middle East are growing as millions of religious pilgrims prepare to visit the region.
Health officials in Saudi Arabia are preparing for the annual Hajj pilgrimage this autumn, which sees millions of Muslims visit the country each year.
But concerns in the area have been increasing over the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, which is thought to be more dangerous than SARS, after more than 60 cases were reported in the last year by the World Health
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