Heat Stress and the Hajj Pilgrimage
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What was the reported number of heat stress cases during the hajj pilgrimage?

  • Around 1,800
  • 287
  • Over 2,000 (correct)
  • Exactly 1,700

    • What is the likely true number of heat stress cases?

  • Exactly 2,000
  • More than 2,000 (correct)
  • Less than 2,000
  • Around 1,800

    • What advice did the Saudi health ministry give to people?

  • There was no advice given
  • Stay in the sun
  • Drink less water
  • Stay out of the sun and drink plenty of water (correct)

    • What is the reason for the high number of heat stress cases during the hajj pilgrimage?

    <p>The hajj was held outdoors at the height of the Saudi desert summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were among the pilgrims after a Covid-era maximum age limit was scrapped?

    <p>Many elderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum temperature mentioned during the hajj pilgrimage?

    <p>48°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does heat stress include according to the context provided?

    <p>All of these</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the number of heat stress cases recorded on Thursday?

    <p>1,721</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total number of Muslim worshippers who performed the hajj?

    <p>Over 1.8 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the advice given by the Saudi health ministry?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

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