# 8315
While the number of MERS coronavirus cases has declined since the first of the year, we continue to get scattered reports from the Arabian Peninsula that indicate the virus continues to circulate in the region. Exactly how it is jumping to humans, and from what reservoir, remains unknown (see mBio: Spread, Circulation, and Evolution of MERS-CoV).
This morning the Saudi MOH has announced two new cases, one of which has already proved fatal. Useful epidemiological details, such as onset dates or potential avenues of exposure, are not provided.
Health: recording cases of infection (Corona) new in Al-Ahsa and Riyadh
04/20/1435
In the context of the work of epidemiological investigation and ongoing follow-up carried out by the Ministry of Health for the virus (Corona) that causes Acquired Middle East respiratory MERS CoV, Ministry announces the registration of the case of HIV infection for citizen province of Al-Ahsa, at the age of 58 years old, suffering several chronic diseases, and receives the necessary care, God asking him a speedy recovery.
The Ministry announces the registration of the case of HIV infection for citizenship in Riyadh, at the age of 81 years, suffering several chronic diseases, has passed away, Ngmayora he rest in peace.
