Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed has urged all Maldivian pilgrims going for umrah to take necessary health precautions. He made this statement during the meeting with pilgrims going to umrah through Sisilfaru Hajj Group.

Stressing the importance of good health to fulfil the requirements of the umrah pilgrimage, Dr Waheed appealed to the pilgrims to take extra protective measures against the fast spreading swine flu.

Vice President also expressed his sincere good wishes to the pilgrims.