Assistant Interior Minister for Administrative Affairs and the Executive Director of the Egyptian Hajj Mission Sayyed Maher said that death cases among Egyptian pilgrims have climbed to 55.

In statements to MENA on Wednesday, the official said that all of the deceased have been buried in Saudi Arabia upon acceptance from their families.

The general health condition of Egyptian pilgrims is good, Maher said, adding 24 pilgrims are still receiving treatment in Saudi hospitals.

Source: MENA