Egyptian government asks pilgrims to stay away from Saudi Arabia
Singapore Star
Tuesday 21st July, 2009
The Egyptian Ministry of Health has called pilgrims who plan to go on the Haj in Saudi Arabia to cancel their trips.
Because of the increase swine flu cases in Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian government has strongly suggested that pilgrims stay home this year.
Arab health ministers are in Egypt to discuss the the swine flu issue in the region.
The health ministry has announced there are 130 cases of swine flu in the country.
Egypt registered its first swine flu death earlier this week.
Singapore Star
Tuesday 21st July, 2009
The Egyptian Ministry of Health has called pilgrims who plan to go on the Haj in Saudi Arabia to cancel their trips.
Because of the increase swine flu cases in Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian government has strongly suggested that pilgrims stay home this year.
Arab health ministers are in Egypt to discuss the the swine flu issue in the region.
The health ministry has announced there are 130 cases of swine flu in the country.
Egypt registered its first swine flu death earlier this week.