Saturday, November 09, 2013

Referral: Dr. Mackay On Post Hajj MERS Numbers

 

 

 


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Although sporadic MERS-CoV infections continue to pop up– all with links to the Arabian Peninsula -  their numbers have not appreciably spiked in the weeks following the Hajj.  Good news, which suggests – at least for the time being – that this emerging coronavirus isn’t ready for prime time.

 

Today Dr. Ian Mackay takes a look at the number of post-hajj infections, and what they indicate.  Follow the link to read:

 

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MERS-CoV by the numbers: recent weekly case activity...

 

And for good measure, when you’ve finished with this post, you’ll want to read Ian’s (self described) rant on testing.

 

Are we testing enough?