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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (54): Saudi Arabia

MERS -- Saudi ArabiaBetween 1 and 15 Apr 2016, the National IHR Focal Point for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified WHO of 10 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including 3 deaths.Details of the cases1 - A 54 year old male from Najran city developed symptoms on 3 Apr 2016 and was admitted to a hospital on 12 Apr 2016. He tested positive for MERS-CoV on 14 Apr 2016. The patient has comorbidities and a history of frequent contact with dromedaries Read more [...]