The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MOH) today reported a new case of MERS-CoV in Bisha, the third within the last week.
A 67-year-old Saudi woman is in stable condition after presenting with symptoms of MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus) infection. Her source of infection is listed as "primary," meaning it's unlikely she contracted the virus from another person.
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The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MOH) reported two new cases of MERS-CoV over the past week, according to its daily updates on the disease.
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MOH) reported a new case of MERS-CoV over the weekend.
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MOH) reported a new case of MERS-CoV infection in Az Zulfi in the central part of the country near Riyadh.
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MOH) reported two new cases of MERS-CoV infection today.
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All three of the Saudi patients are from Riyadh, but none of them are known to have had recent contact with camels.
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The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MOH) reported two new cases of MERS-CoV infection yesterday and today and the death of a previously reported patient.
A 49-year-old Saudi man from Unayzah is in critical condition after presenting with symptoms of MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus), the MOH reported yesterday. The man had indirect contact with camels, a known risk factor for MERS.