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Swine flu concerns Saudis before Hajj

Monday, November 2, 2009
The hajj is the single largest gathering on the planet, and it involves 2.5 million Muslims from 160 countries converging on the small Saudi city of Mecca. This year, Saudi authorities are concerned that these pilgrims will bring swine flu with them. Fears are running high that this year’s hajj could prove to be a prime breeding ground for the H1N1 virus. Pilgrims crowd into boats, planes, buses...
Original article from http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/health/stories/swine-flu-concerns-saudis-before-hajj
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