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Helen Branswell has the details on two more coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia, retrospectively identified, that were both infected in April. The onset date for one of the cases goes back to April 6th, meaning that this virus began spreading in al Hofuf more than a month ago.
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Saudis find two more coronavirus cases; brings cluster to 15, 7 fatal
By Helen Branswell, The Canadian Press | Associated Press – 37 mins ago
Authorities in Saudi Arabia say they have found two more people who were infected with the new coronavirus in a large cluster of cases in the eastern portion of the country.
The two new cases bring the total to date of that cluster to 15 infections, seven of which were fatal.
One of the newly detected cases became ill on April 6, meaning the new virus has been spreading in al Hofuf for more than one month.
The ProMed Mail update, referenced by Helen in the above article, can be viewed at this link.
