Hajj and the Swine Flu

The Hajj Ministry is making it known that the all efforts are being made to ease concerns about hajj during the swine flu outbreak.  Before the epidemic began, the Saudia government had already made upgrades in hospital and health care available to hajjis.  Hajj officials stress that they are experienced in successfully handling contagious illnesses and are taking every precaution during this hajj season.