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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (44): S Korea ex Middle East, Saudi Arabia, UAE, WHO, RFI

MERS -- Worldwide/UnknownBetween 4 and 9 May [2015], the National IHR Focal Point for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified WHO of 5 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection.Details of the cases are as follows:1 - A 75 year old male from Abqaiq city developed symptoms on [30 Apr 2015] and was admitted to hospital on 3 May [2015]. He is an ex-smoker and has comorbidities. Investigation of history of exposure to known risk factors in the 14 days prior to Read more [...]