Swine Flu Interferes With The Hajj

Maybe Allah is trying to tell the stone-kissers something?

From CNN:

Two Hajj pilgrims from Iran have contracted the H1N1 virus, according to reports from the country's official news agency.

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The latest cases highlights concerns that the Muslim pilgrimage will hasten the spread of swine flu.

In June, host country Saudi Arabia held a workshop where health officials recommended that pregnant women, children and elderly people with chronic illness should not attend the pilgrimage this November.

In addition, officials are recommending that visitors to the country receive a seasonal flu vaccine at least two weeks before traveling to the holy places.

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Saudi Arabia has already put in place quarantine facilities at major airports in the country so that pilgrims suspected of carrying swine flu can be safely isolated.