Monday, September 02, 2013

WSJ: Saudi MERS-CoV Concerns As Hajj Approaches

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Middle East correspondent Ellen Knickmeyer, writing for the Wall Street Journal today, has a report on Saudi Arabia’s MERS-CoV response as the Hajj approaches.  Included are reactions from tourists visiting the Saudi Kingdom, along with comments on the flow of information from Dr. Ian Mackay.

 

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September 2, 2013, 12:52 PM

Saudi’s MERS Concerns Grow as Hajj Season Approaches

Saudi Arabia continues to report sporadic new cases and deaths from a lethal new coronavirus, as hajj season in October — when the kingdom expects more than 3 million pilgrims from 187 countries –- approaches.

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