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PRO/AH/EDR> MERS-CoV (97): Saudi Arabia (HA) new case, WHO
MERS -- Saudi ArabiaBetween 20 Jul 2016 and 18 Aug 2016, the National IHR Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported 8 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) including 1 fatal case. The death of 2 previously reported MERS cases was also reported.Details of the cases1. 39 year old male from Alkharj city, Riyadh Region developed symptoms on 11 Aug 2016 and was admitted to a hospital on 16 Aug 2016. A nasopharyngeal swab was collected on 17 Aug 2016 and tested positive for MERS-CoV on Read more [...]
