Behind the scenes: H1N1 screening

Your Fox News White House team arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,  at about 2am eastern time this morning after a 15 hour journey from Washington.   Upon landing we learned that the Saudis had just announced their first case of the H1N1 virus.  As a precaution, Saudi health officials mandated that incoming passengers be screened.  We were informed that upon disembarking we would pass through thermal sensors.  If our body temperature was unusually high, Saudi health officials would then take us aside and conduct nose and mouth swabs to check for H1N1.  We were informed that U.S. Embassy staff would accompany us every step of the way.

Thankfully, no one required the additional screening.  Here's more information about the first Saudi case of the disease.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Saudi Arabia has announced its first case of swine flu, after a Filipino nurse living in the kingdom tested positive for the disease.

Health Minister Abdullah bin Abdulaziz says the nurse didn't show any symptoms at the Riyadh airport when she arrived last Friday from a vacation in the Philippines.
The minister says she developed symptoms three days later and was tested as part of a routine check at the clinic she works at. A second test confirmed the virus on Wednesday morning. The health ministry did not provide the woman's name or give other details.
The minister says the nurse has been quarantined and is getting medical attention.