based al-Nadwa praised the measures undertaken by the government against those who contribute to transportation of persons who stay back illegally after performing Hajj and Umrah (Minor Hajj). The daily said such measures would help in containing the spread of this virus. The paper noted that the precautionary measures undertaken by the Saudi embassies in coordination with the local authorities as regards granting Hajj and Umrah visas will have a positive impact. "Extension of any form of facilities to violators of Saudi regulations who illegally stay back, is a betrayal of the homeland and its security. Such violations should be severely punished," the daily added. The Jeddah-based Al-Bilad said the government has been launching a preventive campaign against Swine Flu for the protection of more than five million students. The paper highlighted the existing coordination between the health and education ministries for carrying out the program. --MORE
