Kingdom detects 3 more swine flu cases

The Ministry of Health said that the toddler was on Saudia Flight 022, which arrived from New York on Sunday. The names of the family members are being withheld because of medical privacy. Health officials have urged all passengers to contact the swine flu hot line (01-487-5511 extensions 333, 391 and 392) between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ?The child developed symptoms after arrival and was tested positive for H1N1 only on Thursday,? said a ministry official who did not want to provide his name for publication. ?We want to ensure that the other passengers do not carry the virus.? The father and two girls were found to also have swine flu as medical personnel were testing members of the entire family. The number of family members who took the flight has not been disclosed. Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said yesterday the infected members of the family are currently being treated and monitored. The H1N1 virus has proven so far to be relatively mild, though there are concerns it could mutate into a more fatal form; Kazinform cites the Arab News. See www.arabnews.com for full version