Globally, since September 2012, 1917 laboratory-confirmed cases of infection with MERS-CoV including at least 684 related deaths have been reported to WHO.
March 12th, 2017
Information on newly reported cases (6 cases)
Date: 11 Mar 2017 (2 cases)
<http://www.moh.gov.sa/en/CCC/PressReleases/Pages/statistics-2017-03-11-001.aspx>
1 – a 39 year old expat male, non-healthcare worker from Wadi
Aldawasir [Riyadh region], noted to be asymptomatic at time of
confirmation report. Classified as a secondary healthcare acquired
case in a healthcare worker.
2 – a 79 year old Saudi male, non-healthcare worker from Al Qunfudhah
[Makkah region], currently in a stable condition. Classified as a
primary case with a history of direct contact with camels in the 14
days preceding onset of illness.
Date: 10 Mar 2017 (4 cases)
<http://www.moh.gov.sa/en/CCC/PressReleases/Pages/statistics-2017-03-10-001.aspx>
3 – a 39 year old Saudi female, non-healthcare worker from Wadi
Aldawasir [Riyadh region], currently in a stable condition. Classified
as a secondary healthcare acquired case in a patient.
4 – a 52 year old Saudi female, non-healthcare worker from Wadi
Aldawasir [Riyadh region], currently in a stable condition. Classified
as a secondary case in a household contact.
5 – a 56 year old Saudi female, non-healthcare worker from Wadi
Aldawasir [Riyadh region], noted to be in a stable condition.
Classified as a secondary healthcare acquired case in a patient.
6 – a 72 year old Saudi male, non-healthcare worker from Wadi
Aldawasire [Riyadh region], noted to be in a critical condition.
Classified as a secondary healthcare acquired case in a patient.
Information on newly reported fatalities (1 fatality)
Date: 9 Mar 2017
<http://www.moh.gov.sa/en/CCC/PressReleases/Pages/statistics-2017-03-09-001.aspx>
– a 76 year old Saudi male, non-healthcare worker, from Hail with a
history of pre-existing co-morbidities [reported as a newly confirmed
case on 27 Feb 2017, at which time he was noted to be in critical
condition. Classified as a primary case with high risk exposure
history in the 14 days preceding onset of illness still under
investigation. – Mod.MPP].