Five people died from swine flu in Saudi Arabia during the Muslim pilgrimage to Hajj, msnbc website reports referring to Associated Press.

However according to some experts, the true number of the infected will be available until pilgrims return to their domiciles all over the world.

A total of 73 swine flu cases, including 5 deaths were registered, Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah stated on the final day of the pilgrimage. Only 10% of 2.5 million pilgrims received vaccinations against the flu, the source says.

According to Abdullah Al-Rabeeah “Safety precautions have secured a very successful and safe hajj for pilgrims from around the world with no infectious disease outbreaks,” the source informs. Floods in Saudi Arabia killed 48 people, another 900 are rescued, Irish breakingnews.ie website reports. The torrential rains stopped today.

NEWS.am recalls, that Hajj was also threatened by swine flu pandemic. According to the Voice of America, four people died of the virus arriving in Saudi Arabia. Saudi government started vaccination ahead of the Hajj. According to some sources, all Pakistani pilgrims were also vaccinated before the departure.