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Saudi Reports 3 Cases, Including 1 Death, From Deadly MERS Coronavirus
The Saudi health ministry has informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about three human cases, including one death, of the deadly and highly contagious Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus between 10 and 17 April.
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'Camel Flu' Threat At FIFA World Cup? Here's What Health Authorities Say
First identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012, MERS is a respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus. It is considered to be more dangerous than COVID.
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As Number Of Coronavirus Cases Grow, WHO Issues Some Preventive Measures
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavir...
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UN Health Body Says New Virus May Have Caused China Pneumonia Outbreak
A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in China's central city of Wuhan may be due to a newly emerging member of the family of viruses that caused the deadly SARS and MERS outbreaks, World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
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MERS Virus Kills 19 in Week In Saudi Arabia: Health Ministry
Deaths from the MERS coronavirus have surged in Saudi Arabia ahead of the hajj pilgrimage, with 19 fatalities recorded in a week, according to health ministry statistics.
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Surge in New MERS Cases Recorded in Saudi Capital Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry has confirmed 58 new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the country since the start of August, data on its website shows, the highest rise in recorded infections since February.
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South Korea President Replaces Health Minister After MERS Outbreak
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye today replaced her health minister, who was widely blamed for the government's poor response to the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) that killed 36 people.
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South Korea Declares Country Effectively Out of MERS Danger
South Korea declared today it is effectively out of danger from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), more than two months after the first case was reported and began spreading in hospital settings to kill 36 people.
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South Korea Reports 36th MERS Death
South Korea Friday reported its 36th death from MERS, although it has had no confirmed new cases of the virus in the past five days.
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Philippines Confirms Second MERS Case
The Philippines confirmed a second case of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) corona virus on today in a man who showed symptoms after arriving in Manila last month from Dubai.
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MERS Cases Keep Coming From Samsung Hospital
Another doctor at a major hospital that has been the epicentre of MERS outbreak in Seoul has contracted the deadly virus, the government said Saturday.
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Thailand Hospital Discharges Only MERS Case After Found Virus-Free
A 75-year-old Omani man who became Thailand's first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was discharged from hospital Friday after being declared free of the deadly virus, officials said.
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Thailand's First MERS Patient to Leave Hospital
An Omani man who became Thailand's first case of Middle East Respiratory Sydnrome (MERS) has made a full recovery and will be discharged from hospital today, Thailand's health minister said.
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South Korea Reports New MERS Case After Four Days of Hiatus
South Korea today reported a new case of the potentially deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, after four days in which no cases were spotted.
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Thailand's First MERS Case Declared Free of Deadly Virus
An Omani man who became Thailand's first case of Middle East Respiratory Sydnrome (MERS) has been declared free of the deadly virus, Thailand's health ministry said today.
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Saudi Reports 3 Cases, Including 1 Death, From Deadly MERS Coronavirus
The Saudi health ministry has informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about three human cases, including one death, of the deadly and highly contagious Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus between 10 and 17 April.
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'Camel Flu' Threat At FIFA World Cup? Here's What Health Authorities Say
First identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012, MERS is a respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus. It is considered to be more dangerous than COVID.
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As Number Of Coronavirus Cases Grow, WHO Issues Some Preventive Measures
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavir...
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UN Health Body Says New Virus May Have Caused China Pneumonia Outbreak
A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in China's central city of Wuhan may be due to a newly emerging member of the family of viruses that caused the deadly SARS and MERS outbreaks, World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.
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MERS Virus Kills 19 in Week In Saudi Arabia: Health Ministry
Deaths from the MERS coronavirus have surged in Saudi Arabia ahead of the hajj pilgrimage, with 19 fatalities recorded in a week, according to health ministry statistics.
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Surge in New MERS Cases Recorded in Saudi Capital Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry has confirmed 58 new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the country since the start of August, data on its website shows, the highest rise in recorded infections since February.
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South Korea President Replaces Health Minister After MERS Outbreak
South Korean President Park Geun-Hye today replaced her health minister, who was widely blamed for the government's poor response to the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) that killed 36 people.
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South Korea Declares Country Effectively Out of MERS Danger
South Korea declared today it is effectively out of danger from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), more than two months after the first case was reported and began spreading in hospital settings to kill 36 people.
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South Korea Reports 36th MERS Death
South Korea Friday reported its 36th death from MERS, although it has had no confirmed new cases of the virus in the past five days.
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Philippines Confirms Second MERS Case
The Philippines confirmed a second case of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) corona virus on today in a man who showed symptoms after arriving in Manila last month from Dubai.
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MERS Cases Keep Coming From Samsung Hospital
Another doctor at a major hospital that has been the epicentre of MERS outbreak in Seoul has contracted the deadly virus, the government said Saturday.
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Thailand Hospital Discharges Only MERS Case After Found Virus-Free
A 75-year-old Omani man who became Thailand's first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was discharged from hospital Friday after being declared free of the deadly virus, officials said.
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Thailand's First MERS Patient to Leave Hospital
An Omani man who became Thailand's first case of Middle East Respiratory Sydnrome (MERS) has made a full recovery and will be discharged from hospital today, Thailand's health minister said.
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South Korea Reports New MERS Case After Four Days of Hiatus
South Korea today reported a new case of the potentially deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, after four days in which no cases were spotted.
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Thailand's First MERS Case Declared Free of Deadly Virus
An Omani man who became Thailand's first case of Middle East Respiratory Sydnrome (MERS) has been declared free of the deadly virus, Thailand's health ministry said today.
