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MERS Covid resurfaces in Saudi Arabia; should you be worried?
May 14, 2024 1:25 pm
MERS-CoV can be transmitted from animals to humans, which means it is zoonotic.
WHO detects the first case of MERS-CoV in the UAE this year: Understanding the causes and risk factors
July 29, 2023 2:33 pm
RNA viruses are like the entire family of coronaviruses, including those that cause SARS, Covid-19 and MERS. They are also one of the fastest to mutate, become more transmissible and can cause more severe disease, says Dr Ekta Gupta, professor of virology at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi
MERS virus kills 19 in week in Saudi Arabia: Ministry
August 27, 2015 10:04 pm
A total of 502 people died in the kingdom since the virus first appeared in 2012, according to updated figures posted on the ministry's website, including 19, all Saudis, since last Thursday.
South Korean PM Hwang Kyo-ahn says MERS threat is over
July 28, 2015 8:33 am
South Korean PM Hwang urged people to return to normal as the country hasn't seen a new MERS case in more than three weeks
South Korea reports no new MERS cases or deaths but maintains caution
June 29, 2015 12:37 pm
According to South Korean health ministry the number of those infected by MERS virus remains at 182 while the death toll remains 32.
South Korea: 14th MERS patient dies, 12 new cases including that of an ambulance driver reported
June 13, 2015 9:44 am
Twelve new infected patients brought to 138 the total number of confirmed cases, in the largest outbreak of the virus outside Saudi Arabia.
South Korea MERS outbreak claims 11th life, officials say fewer number of new cases reported
June 12, 2015 12:32 pm
South Korea on Friday reported 11th death from the MERS outbreak, but officials said they are seeing a fewer number of new infections and that it was unlikely there would be another large outbreak.
MERS virus threat: NIV to enhance lab capabilities
June 03, 2015 12:24 pm
As Ramadan approaches, 1 million pilgrims are expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia in June-July 2015. And MERS remains a threat to global health security.
WHO holds off raising MERS alert level as Muslim Hajj looms
July 18, 2013 10:58 am
Saudi Arabia,has indicated that at-risk individuals should consider staying away.
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