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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (95): South Korea, Saudi Arabia, WHO

MERS -- South KoreaBetween [1 and 14 Jul 2015], the National IHR Focal Point for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notified WHO of 6 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection.Details of the cases are as follows:1. A 60-year-old, female from Alqahmah city developed symptoms on [5 Jul 2015] and was admitted to a hospital in Jeddah on [9 Jul 2015]. The patient, who has comorbidities, tested positive for MERS-CoV on [11 Jul 2015]. She has a history of frequent contact Read more [...]