20 Février 2020

At the end of January 2020, a total of 2519 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 866 associated deaths (case-fatality rate: 34.3%) were reported globally. The majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2121 cases), including 788 related deaths with a case-fatality rate of 37.1%. Since the last update was published (December MERS situation update), a total of 17 new laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. Two of the cases were reported from the United Arab Emirates, both males, with a history of exposure to camels and their products. The other 15 cases were reported...

16 Janvier 2020

At the end of December 2019, a total of 2502 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 861 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.4%) were reported globally. The majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2106 cases, including 783 related deaths with a case-fatality rate of 37.2%). Since the last update was published, a total of eight new laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. Four cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with three associated deaths, one case was reported from the United Arab Emirates and a cluster of three cases was reported from Qatar. No infections were...

11 Décembre 2019

At the end of November 2019, a total of 2494 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 858 associated deaths (case–fatality rate:34.4%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2102 cases, including 780 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.1%). Since the last update was published (October MERS situation update), a total of 12 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally including one healthcare worker. All of the cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 4 associated deaths. Only one of the cases was a female. The healthcare worker was infected in...

13 Novembre 2019

At the end of October 2019, a total of 2482 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 854 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.4%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2090 cases, including 776 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.1%). During the month of October, a total of 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. 13 of the cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 3 associated deaths and 1 case was reported from United Arab Emirates. One healthcare worker was also infected this month while providing care for a...

09 Octobre 2019

At the end of September 2019, a total of 2468 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 851 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.4%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2077 cases, including 773 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.2%). During the month of September, a total of 4 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. All the 4 cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 1 associated death. No cluster of cases was reported this month. All of the cases had their symptoms onset in September. The reported cases were...

18 Septembre 2019

At the end of August 2019, a total of 2468 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 850 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.4%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2073 cases, including 772 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.2%). During the month of August, a total of 6 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. All the 6 cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 1 associated death. Two of the cases reported had their the symptom onset in the previous month of July, and one of the reported cases...

19 Août 2019

At the end of July 2019, a total of 2458 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 848 associated deaths (case-fatality rate: 34.49%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2067 cases, including 770 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.25%). During the month of July, a total of 9 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. All the 9 cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 3 associated deaths. 2 of the cases reported had their the symptom onset in the previous month - June. There were no cluster of cases...

21 Juillet 2019

At the end of June 2019, a total of 2449 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 845 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.5%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2058 cases, including 767 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.2%). During the month of June, a total of 7 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. All the 7 cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 1 associated death. In addition, another death from a previously reported case in May was reported this month. This month, Saudi Arabia has not reported...

13 Juin 2019

At the end of May 2019, a total of 2442 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 842 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.5%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2051 cases, including 765 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.3%). During the month of May, a total of 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. All 14 cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 4 associated deaths. This month, Saudi Arabia has not reported any new cases related to the Al-Khafji city outbreak. The outbreak has presumed to have stopped...

12 Mai 2019

At the end of April 2019, a total of 2428 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 838 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.5%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2037 cases, including 760 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.3%). During the month of April, a total of 29 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. All the 29 cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 11 associated deaths. This month, Saudi Arabia has not reported any new cases related to the Wadi Aldwaser city outbreak. The outbreak has presumed to...

11 Avril 2019

At the end of March 2019, a total of 2399 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 827 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.4%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (2008 cases, including 749 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 37.3%). During the month of March, a total of 25 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally. All the 25 cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 4 associated deaths. This month, Saudi Arabia continued to experience the outbreak in Wadi Aldwaser city and one of its hospitals as 9 new cases...

10 Mars 2019

At the end of February 2019, a total of 2374 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 823 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 34.6%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1983 cases, including 745 related deaths with a  case–fatality rate of 37.5%). During the month of Feburary, a total of 76 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally: 68 of the cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 10 associated deaths and 8 from were reported from Oman with 2 associated deaths. This month, Saudi Arabia experienced an outbreak in Wadi Aldwaser city...

10 Février 2019

At the end of January 2019, a total of 2298 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 811 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.2%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1915 cases, including 735 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.3%). During the month of January, a total of 19 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally; 14 of the cases were reported from Saudi Arabia with 3 associated deaths and 5 from Oman with 2 associated deaths. Of the cases reported from Saudi Arabia, 3 household clusters were reported with a...

11 Décembre 2018

At the end of November 2018, a total of 2274 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 806 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.4%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1896 cases, including 732 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.6%). During the month of November, a total of 8 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally (all from Saudi Arabia), including 2 associated death. Two of the cases were a secondary infection through household contact. The demographic and epidemiological characteristics of reported cases, when compared during the same corresponding period of...

10 Décembre 2018

At the end of December 2018, a total of 2279 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome including 806 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.3%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1901 cases, including 732 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.5%). At the end of December 2018, a total of 2279 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome including 806 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.3%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1901 cases, including 732 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.5%). During the month of...

11 Novembre 2018

At the end of October 2018, a total of 2266 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 804 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.5%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1888 cases, including 730 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.7%).  During the month of October, a total of 8 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally (all from Saudi Arabia), including 1 associated death. One of the cases was a secondary infection through household contact with a case reported in September.  The demographic and epidemiological characteristics of reported cases, when compared during...

10 Octobre 2018

At the end of September 2018, a total of 2260 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 803 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.5%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1882 cases, including 729 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.7%). During the month of September, a total of 14 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally; 13 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported in Saudi Arabia, including 6 associated deaths, and 1 laboratory-confirmed case was reported in Republic of Korea. The cases from Saudi Arabia included five secondary infections: two symptomatic household contacts...

10 Septembre 2018

At the end of August 2018, a total of 2248 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 798 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.5%) were reported globally; 83% of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1871 cases, including 724 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.7%). During the month of August, a total of 9 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally; 8 cases were reported in Saudi Arabia, including 4 associated deaths, and 1 case was reported in the United Kingdom. The cases from Saudi Arabia included one symptomatic case that acquired infection in a dialysis unit....

19 Août 2018

Update for July 2018 At the end of July 2018, a total of 2237 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 793 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.5%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1861 cases, including 719 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.6%). During the month of July, a total of 6 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported in Saudi Arabia including 1 associated death (case-fatality rate: 16.7%). These cases include one symptomatic household contact; no healthcare associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. The demographic and epidemiological characteristics of...

10 Juillet 2018

Update for June 2018 At the end of June 2018, a total of 2229 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 791 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.5%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1853 cases, including 717 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.7%). During the month of June, a total of 4 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported in Saudi Arabia including 1 associated death (case-fatality rate: 25%). No healthcare associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. The demographic and epidemiological characteristics of reported cases, when compared during the...

07 Juin 2018

Highlights, May 2018 At the end of May 2018, a total of 2220 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 790 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.6%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1844 cases, including 716 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.8%). During the month of May, a total of 12 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally: 11 cases in Saudi Arabia including 1 associated death and one case reported in United Arab Emirates. A household cluster of 8 laboratory-confirmed MERS cases was reported in Najran Region during the last...

10 Mai 2018

Highlights, April 2018 At the end of April 2018, a total of 2206 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 787 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.7%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1831 cases, including 713 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 39%). During the month of April, a total of 7 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported in Saudi Arabia including 2 associated deaths (case-fatality rate: 28.6%). No healthcare associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. The demographic and epidemiological characteristics of cases do not show any significant difference...

10 Avril 2018

At the end of March 2018, a total of 2189 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 782 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.7%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1814 cases, including 708 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 39%). In March, 7 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported in Saudi Arabia including 1 associated death. A cluster-case from a hospital in Riyadh region was reported, with 6 laboratory-confirmed cases including 3 associated deaths. The date of onset of the first case was 23 February 2018. The date of onset of...

14 Mars 2018

At the end of February 2018, a total of 2182 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 779 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.7%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1807 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 705 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 39%). During the month of February, 24 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally: 23 cases in Saudi Arabia including 5 associated deaths and one case reported in Oman. A cluster of nosocomial infection was detected on 5 March 2018 in a health-facility in Riyadh region. At least 3 secondary cases...

13 Février 2018

At the end of January 2018, a total of 2160 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including 773 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.8%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1786 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 699 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 39.1%). During the month of January, 25 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported in Saudi Arabia including 8 associated deaths. A nosocomial outbreak of MERS occurred in a private hospital in Hafr Albatin region, the date of onset of the first case was 23 January 2018; while on 4 February 2018,...

28 Décembre 2017

At the end of December 2017, a total of 2127 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 757 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.6%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1753 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 683 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.9%). During the month of December, 6 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported globally as follows- 4 cases in Saudi Arabia including one associated death, one case in United Arab of Emirates and one case in Malaysia. No health-care associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. The demographic...

24 Novembre 2017

At the end of November 2017, a total of 2119 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 755 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.6%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1747 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 681 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.9%). During the month of November, eleven laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported in Saudi Arabia, including four associated death (case-fatality rate: 36.4%). No health-care associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. The demographic and epidemiological characteristics of the cases reported in 2017 do not show any significant...

08 Octobre 2017

At the end of October 2017, a total of 2105 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 749 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.6%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1733 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 675 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.9%). During the month of October, 11 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported as follows, 10 laboratory-confirmed cases in Saudi Arabia, including one associated death and 1 laboratory-confirmed case in Oman. No health-care associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. The demographic and epidemiological characteristics of the cases...

10 Septembre 2017

At the end of August 2017, a total of 2080 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV),  including 739 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.5%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1710 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 665 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.9%). During the month of August 2017, two clusters of MERS were reported from the same city in Al-Jawf Region of Saudi Arabia which were not epidemiologically related. Up to 31 August 2017, a total of 13 cases, including one related death (index case), were reported from the first cluster...

08 Septembre 2017

At the end of September 2017, a total of 2092 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 745 associated deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.6%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1721 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 671 related deaths with a case–fatality rate of 38.9%). During the month of September, 6 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS were reported in Saudi Arabia including two associated deaths. No health-care associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. The demographic and epidemiological characteristics of the cases reported in 2017 do not show any significant dierence compared with...

08 Juillet 2017

At the end of June 2017, a total of 2039 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 730 deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.8%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1671 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 656 deaths with a case–fatality rate of 39.3%). During the months of May and June 2017, 3 simultaneous hospital outbreaks of MERS-CoV were reported from 3 different hospitals in Riyadh city, Riyadh Region in Saudi Arabia, of which 2 clusters are related. A total of 48 cases with 6 related deaths were reported from these 3 hospital clusters (CFR:...

08 Juillet 2017

At the end of July 2017, a total of 2045 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 733 deaths (case–fatality rate: 35.8%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1676 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 659 deaths with a case–fatality rate of 39.3%). During the month of July 2017, 6 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported globally, including one case reported in UAE, with 3 deaths. No health-care associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. No new cases were reported from the three simultaneous hospital outbreaks reported from three dierent hospitals in Riyadh...

11 Juin 2017

Highlights, May 2017 At the end of May 2017, a total of 1980 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 720 deaths (case–fatality rate: 36.4%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1613 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 646 deaths with a case–fatality rate of 40.1%). During the months of April and May 2017, three, yet unrelated, hospital outbreaks were reported. One from the Assir Region and two from the Riyadh region. A total of 13 cases with three related deaths were reported from these three hospital clusters. The date of reporting of last laboratory-confirmed...

10 Mai 2017

Highlights, April 2017 At the end of April 2017, a total of 1950 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 714 deaths (case–fatality rate: 36.6%) were reported globally; the majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1586 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 640 deaths with a case–fatality rate of 40.4%). During the month of April, only 7 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported globally with no deaths. No health-care associated transmission or hospital outbreak was reported during this month. No new case was reported from the cluster of health-care associated transmissions reported from a hospital in the Riyadh region during the...

06 Avril 2017

Highlights At the end of March 2017, a total of 1936 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 713 deaths (case–fatality rate: 36.8%) were reported globally; Majority of these cases were reported from Saudi Arabia (1575 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 639 deaths with a case–fatality rate of 40%). During the months of February and March 2017, one hospital outbreak was reported from the Riyadh region resulting in 10 cases. No death was reported from this hospital cluster. The date of onset of illness of the index case was 26 February 2017 and that of the last laboratory-confirmed case was 11...

08 Mars 2017

At the end of February 2017, a total of 1916 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 702 deaths (case–fatality rate: 36.6%) were reported globally. Of these, Saudi Arabia reported a total of 1561 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 633 deaths (case–fatality rate: 40.6%). During the months of January and February 2017, an increase in the number of primary cases was observed in Saudi Arabia (18 primary cases) compared to the previous 2 months (17 primary cases), as well as during the same period in 2016 (13 primary cases). In January 2017, a total of 18 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 6...

02 Octobre 2016

During the months of July and August 2016, no cluster of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases was reported from Saudi Arabia or elsewhere. During the months of July and August, a total 12 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS, including two deaths were reported from Saudi Arabia. During the first eight months of 2016, Bahrain (1 death), Jordan (2 cases), Saudi Arabia (171 cases, including 49 deaths), Qatar (3 cases, including 1 death) and United Arab Emirates (2 cases) reported laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS. Compared to a similar time period in 2015 (January–August), there has been a 56% decline in the...

31 Juillet 2016

In the month of June 2016, a cluster of MERS-CoV cases was reported from a university hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A total of 30 laboratory-confirmed case of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), including one related death was reported from this cluster. Most of the cases were asymptomatic and were detected following an active screening of close contacts of the index patient. A total of 17 asymptomatic health care workers were detected from this cluster. During the first six months of 2016, both Bahrain (1 death), Jordan (2 cases), Saudi Arabia (154 cases, including 45 deaths), Qatar (3 cases, including 1...

06 Mai 2016

Highlights Bahrain reported its first case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) on 10 April 2016. The case was fatal, a 61-year-old Saudi male who was admitted to a health facility in Bahrain for an unrelated medical condition. With this case reported from Bahrain, which was an imported case, all member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council have now reported laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS. Globally, since April 2012, WHO has been notified of 1788 laboratory-confirmed cases of MERS-CoV, including at least 681 deaths.   After the recent surge in cases reported in March 2016, a steady decline in MERS cases has...

26 Avril 2016

26 April 2016 -- During the month of March 2016, a surge in the number of primary cases was reported from 5 different regions in Saudi Arabia. These include Riyadh, Najran, Hail, Qaseem and Asir.  A new cluster of MERS cases linked to a hospital was reported from Buridah city of the Qassim region during March. The hospital outbreak began in February and within about 3 weeks (22 February to 12 March), a total of  23 cases of MERS, including 7 deaths were reported from this region. The cases included 5 primary and 18 secondary cases, of whom 6 were health...

25 Février 2015

Highlights A total of 8 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 2 deaths, were reported in Saudi Arabia in the past week. Primary cases continue to increase in several locations in the country. The majority of cases continue to be male. The most affected age group among primary cases is those between 50 and 59 years old. The most affected age group among secondary cases is those between 30 and 39 years old. The median age of cases in years is 50. Cases from the hospital outbreak in Qaseem region continue to be reported. Click on image to enlarge

17 Février 2015

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