Egypt is Slaughtering All Pigs Although No Swine Flu Cases Reported

Although Egypt has no reported cases of swine flu, it has nevertheless ordered the slaughter of all pigs in the country. The nearest confirmed cases are in Israel. The health minister told the MENA news agency that the decision had been made to slaughter all swine herds present in Egypt. The decree effects as many as 400,000 head. Because Muslims don’t eat pork, most of the pigs are owned by Coptic Christians.