Cabinet backs swine flu precaution plan for Haj (SG)

Saudi Gazette, 07/07/2009

Saudi Arabia has urged all countries participating in the Hajj to follow the recommendations issued by last week's swine flu workshop. The Cabinet, chaired by King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, said that countries participating in this year's Hajj must inform pilgrims about precautionary measures to be taken before their arrival in the Kingdom and that the pilgrims should abide by Hajj and Umrah health guidance issued by the Saudi Ministry of Health.