PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (01): Saudi Arabia, immune responses, WHO

MERS — Saudi Arabia
Infection with MERS-CoV can cause severe disease resulting in high mortality. Humans are infected with MERS-CoV from direct or indirect contact with dromedaries. MERS-CoV has demonstrated the ability to transmit between humans. So far, the observed non-sustained human-to-human transmission has occurred among close contacts and in healthcare settings.
The notification of additional cases does not change the overall risk assessment. However, with the current COVID-19 pandemic, the testing