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As the Hajj starts, the WHO confirms two previously reported Saudi MERS cases, both fatal.

Pre-Hajj survey finds that at-risk French pilgrims aren't cancelling plans because of MERS.

The cases, apparently previously reported by Saudi Arabia, raise the global count to 136, with 58 deaths.

Saudi Arabia reports three more MERS cases, and a serologic study finds no evidence of exposure.

Cases in recent months show steep declines in the percent of severe and fatal cases.

Experts today reaffirmed their earlier finding that MERS is not a global health emergency.

Today's findings may help explain some features of MERS in humans, researchers say.

Much is unknown: the animal source, how the virus jumps to or among people, clinical variables, etc.