News & Perspective

Sep 23, 2013

Sep 23, 2013

Macaque study: MERS-CoV settles deep in lungs

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

Sep 20, 2013

Sep 20, 2013

MERS-CoV puzzles persist a year after virus surfaced

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

Sep 20, 2013

WHO raises concerns about MERS-CoV patterns and pace

The WHO notes that the disease pattern seems to be trending younger and female.

Sep 19, 2013

Sep 19, 2013

Study suggests multiple MERS-CoV introductions

A study today indicates that MERS-CoV likely jumped from animals to humans multiple times.

Sep 18, 2013

Sep 18, 2013

WHO revises testing guidance for MERS-CoV

Amid reports of 3 new cases, the WHO today posted revised recommendations on MERS lab testing.

Sep 17, 2013

Sep 17, 2013

Report: Filipino nurse in Saudi Arabia died of MERS

Officials said today that a 41-year-old Filipino nurse who worked in Saudi Arabia has died of MERS.

Sep 13, 2013

Sep 13, 2013

News Scan for Sep 13, 2013

Meningococcal vaccine in Africa
Deaths down in young kids
MERS risk in Europe
Ameba in water system

Sep 11, 2013

Sep 11, 2013

Eight new Saudi cases push global MERS total to 130

The new cases all  involved contact with previously confirmed case-patients.

Sep 10, 2013

Sep 10, 2013

News Scan for Sep 10, 2013

Possible MERS vaccine candidate
US Cyclospora cases
More poliovirus in Israel
UK drug-resistance plan

Sep 09, 2013

Sep 09, 2013

Officials report 8 new Saudi MERS cases, 3 fatal

Saudi Arabia has now reported 12 cases in 3 days, and experts show mixed levels of concern.

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