Minister of Health holds press conference (SPA)

Jeddah, 30/06/2009

Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah Alrabaia'ah reassured people that until now, the swine flu disease is of moderate nature and not a source of concern. He added that the cases reported until now were 81 cases and all have recovered.

The minister's reassurances came during a press conference held here today following the conclusion of the workshop on precautionary measures for the seasons of Hajj and Umrah.

During the conference, the minister spoke on issues concerning the disease and the preventive measures against it and answered reporters' questions.

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