-1430h Hajj will be during the winter season. Cold, dry air makes flu viruses both more contagious, and more likely to cause serious illness, this calls for greater stress on preventive measures.

-Avoiding crowded situations & wearing masks can be helpful in such situations.

-As per Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ministry of health; people at higher risk of serious complications should postpone their plan to perform Omrah. (See also Severity & Special Populations)