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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (148): WHO update, Saudi Arabia, new cases, recoveries

MERS -- Saudi ArabiaBetween 10 and 13 Oct 2015, the National IHR [International Health Regulations] Focal Point for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified WHO of 4 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. The 4 cases are from the same compound in Riyadh city.Details of the cases1- A 26-year-old, non-national female developed symptoms on 1 Oct 2015 and, on 8 Oct 2015, was admitted to hospital. The patient, who has no comorbidities, tested positive for MERS-CoV Read more [...]