November pilgrimage raises Saudi flu concerns
Posted: November 8, 2009 at 5 a.m.
The Saudi health minister said Saturday that the kingdom will not bar anyone considered high-risk for swine flu from performing the hajj pilgrimage this year, though he urged the home countries of the pilgrims to take precautions.
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