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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (41): Saudi Arabia (QS) WHO

MERS -- Saudi ArabiaBetween [9 and 10 Mar 2016], the National IHR Focal Point for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified WHO of 7 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including 2 deaths.Details of the cases1- A 75-year-old male from Taif city developed symptoms on [1 Mar 2016] and, on [7 Mar 2016], was admitted to hospital. The patient, who has comorbidities, tested positive for MERS-CoV on [9 Mar 2016]. Currently, he is in critical condition in ICU. Read more [...]