09 Feb 2019 | 11:05 PM UTC

Saudi Arabia: MERS-CoV infects 20 people as of early February /update 5

Health officials confirm at least 20 MERS-CoV cases throughout Saudi Arabia between January 1 and early February

TIMEFRAME expected from 2/6/2019, 12:00 AM until 2/16/2019, 11:59 PM (Asia/Riyadh). COUNTRY/REGION Saudi Arabia

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08 Aug 11:03 PM UTC —

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Event

The Saudi Ministry of Health has announced that 20 confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) were reported in the Kingdom between January 1 and early February. Affected areas include Riyadh and Wadi Al-Dawasir (Riyadh region).

Context

Known disease vectors of MERS-CoV transmission include camels and, in rare cases, other humans. Symptoms of MERS-CoV include acute respiratory issues (e.g., shortness of breath), fever, cough, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. No vaccine is currently available.

Advice

All those present in Saudi Arabia are advised to take the necessary measures to protect themselves against contact with animals and individuals suspected of carrying the illness. People exhibiting the above symptoms are advised to seek immediate medical attention.

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