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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (120): Saudi Arabia, new cases, WHO

MERS -- Saudi ArabiaBetween 27 Nov 2016 and 5 Dec 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 12 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Two deaths among previously reported MERS cases were also reported.Details of the cases1. An 85-year-old male national living in Madinah city, Madinah Region. He developed symptoms on 14 Nov 2016 and was admitted to hospital on 15 Nov 2016. The patient, who has comorbidities, tested negative for MERS-CoV on 17 and 26 Nov 2016. Read more [...]