Pilgrims cleared off H1N1

Health authorities have revealed that none of the 448 pilgrims who returned yesterday tested positive for H1N1, reports Miadhu.

Arrangements had been made to check and screen the pilgrims, while those with flu-like symptoms were tested for swine flu.

The checking will continue as over a 1000 pilgrims return throughout the week.

Three groups of pilgrims have returned to the country after performing the religious duty of Hajj.

Pilgrims under the care of the Sisilifaru, Assafa and al-Hairu groups arrived yesterday. Assafa arranged the pilgrimage for 180 people, while al-Hairu took 85 and Sisilifaru had 154 people.

The last group of pilgrims is set to arrive on 13 December.