Intensification of the preventive measures in the ports of voyage .. and important advices for the pilgrims

The Ministry of Health and Population has confirmed that during the Hajj season, many preventive measures will be taken in ports and airports to protect pilgrims from infectious diseases and to make pilgrims aware of health issues.

The General Directorate of Quarantine in Ports and Airports plays an important role in intensifying preventive measures to prevent any contagious infection of pilgrims, through the pilgrims' debate, and by distributing leaflets to raise awareness about health.

The Ministry of Health and Population provided a number of tips and instructions during the Hajj season to prevent illness and start with personal hygiene. The pilgrim should always shower, use special towels Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, Stay clean at all times with proper waste disposal, keep your teeth well washed in the morning, avoid crowded areas as much as possible, make sure to use paper tissues when you cough and sneeze, cut the nails before Ihram and when decomposing Ihram Use clean tools to cut hair and not shared with others.

The ministry advised pilgrims to drink plenty of fresh juice and fruit juice, to use clean containers and not to share them with others, and to ensure that food is cooked to maturity. before eating, and well covered, not to be exposed to dust, insects and need to wash vegetables and fruits with clean water Take care, eat fresh food, multiply vegetables and fruits and avoid stored foods.

The Ministry pointed out the need to take seasonal flu shots and against quadratic fever, to avoid direct sunlight exposure for long periods of time, to use a protective umbrella and to protect the body. avoid kissing or kissing when greeting others and be careful not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth without washing your hands, Naked without slippers or slippers.

The Ministry emphasized the need to rapidly fight diseases, which contribute to the rapid recovery of pilgrims, emphasizing the need to cover the mouth and nose with the mask, "especially" in overcrowded places, and In cases of diarrhea, the basking shark should be careful to take the entire treatment as directed by the doctor. And accelerated the consumption of compensatory liquids, advised the pilgrims to feel symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath or diarrhea to go directly to the clinics of the medical mission of the pilgrimage deployed in the residence of Egyptian pilgrims.