MERS — Saudi Arabia
On [19 Sep 2015], the National IHR Focal Point of Kuwait notified WHO of one additional fatal case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection.
Details of the case
A 78-year-old male from Kuwait city developed symptoms on [8 Sep 2015] and, on [13 Sep 2015], was admitted to hospital. The patient, who had comorbidities, tested positive for MERS-CoV on [14 Sep 2015]. The patient owned dromedary camels and had a history of frequent contact with them. He had no history
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