More MERS patients had preexisting health problems and were much more likely to die.
Would-be pilgrims to Saudi Arabia who have chronic conditions should consult a health provider, the WHO says.
A coronavirus found in a South African bat may be MERS-CoV's closest relative.
Majorities of respondents in 22 of 24 nations are concerned that cases of Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome (MERS) might be detected in their country soon, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll of 15 developed countries and 9 developing nations released today, Ipsos said in a news release.
The OIE says there is little evidence of a link between camels and MERS-CoV cases.
Six more MERS cases were reported today, including four in UAE healthcare workers.
The MERS situation is "serious and of great concern" but doesn't constitute a global public health emergency, experts said today.
United Arab Emirates officials have invited WHO experts to help assess the nation's first local MERS case.
The United Arab Emirates reported the first MERS patient diagnosed and treated in the UAE.
The World Health Organization (WHO) today confirmed Saudi Arabia's most recently announced Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) case, raising the global total from the disease to 81 confirmed illnesses.
