Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
Thailand confirms MERS CoV in traveler, WHO cautions against continued risk of importation
January 2016 -- Thailand today confirmed Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS CoV) disease in a traveler, the second such case in the country in the last 7 months, as WHO cautioned other member states in its South-East Asia Region against the continuing risks and the need to remain vigilant.
MERS-CoV
This infographic provides practical advice for individuals. It includes warning signs to recognize that should trigger a consultation with a health worker, as well as advice on how to protect yourself from contracting MERS-CoV.
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) that was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Our understanding of the virus and the disease it causes is continuing to evolve.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause diseases ranging from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Summary of Current Situation, Literature Update and Risk Assessment
July 2015 -- This publication brings together all of the latest information on the current MERS-CoV outbreak and reports on WHO’s support to countries to help contain the virus. The summary gives guidance and recommendations for WHO best practices for infection, prevention, and control that is specific to the current outbreak. The maps and graphs highlight cases by country, an epicurve of the main countries affected, and a global map that shows concentrated areas affected.
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1,733Since September 2012, WHO has been notified of 1,733 laboratory-confirmed cases of infection with MERS-CoV.
For more: Latest disease outbreak news628WHO has been notified of 628 deaths related to MERS-CoV since September 2012.
For more: Coronavirus infections news27Since September 2012, 27 countries have reported cases of MERS-CoV
For more: Fact sheet on MERS-CoV
Latest updates on MERS-Cov
Briefing notes
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Managing contacts in the MERS-CoV outbreak in the Republic of Korea
1 July 2015 -
Emergency Committee – 9th meeting summary
22 June 2015 -
MERS-CoV joint mission findings discussion
15 June 2015 -
MERS-CoV outbreak largest outside Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2 June 2015
Risk assessments
News releases
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WHO statement on the tenth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding MERS
3 September 2015 -
WHO calls for stepping up vigil for MERS, Thailand confirms case
18 June 2015 -
WHO statement on the ninth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding MERS-CoV
17 June 2015 -
WHO recommends continuation of strong disease control measures to bring MERS-CoV outbreak in Republic of Korea to an end
13 June 2015 -
Joint mission to Republic of Korea on MERS-CoV begins well
10 June 2015
Multimedia
Latest maps and epicurves
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MERS-CoV in the regions
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Qatar
16 May 2016 -
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia
26 April 2016 -
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Bahrain
25 April 2016
Recently added
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Management of Asymptomatic Persons
27 July 2015 -
Investigation of cases of human infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS - CoV)
3 July 2015 -
Clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection when Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection is suspected
2 July 2015 -
Surveillance for human infection with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS - CoV)
30 June 2015
Technical guidance by topic
Emergency Committee on MERS-CoV
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WHO statement on the tenth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding MERS
3 September 2015 -
WHO statement on the ninth meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding MERS-CoV
17 June 2015 - Read about the IHR Emergency Committee on MERS-CoV
- Read more on general information on IHR Emergency Committee