# 8473
The `lull’ in MERS reports out of Saudi Arabia didn’t last very long, as this morning they have announced 5 new cases in Jeddah, one of which has proved fatal.
Once again, we are seeing mild or asymptomatic cases along side severe ones. At least two of these cases are described as Health Care Workers.
Today’s announcement moves the number of cases in this Jeddah cluster to 27 cases, making it the largest known outbreak to date.
(Health) recorded 5 cases of infection (Corona) new in Jeddah
06/14/1435
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 respiratory syndrome Middle East MERS CoV Ministry announces the registration of five cases of HIV infection in Jeddah.
The first resident at the age of 70 years, has passed away - may he rest in peace - and the second citizen at the age of 51 years, and receiving treatment for intensive care, asking God has a cure, and the third for citizenship operate the domain of health at the age of 28 years old and has no symptoms, and the fourth resident to operate the domain of health at the age of 45 years, and has no symptoms, and the fifth resident at the age of 56 years, and his condition is stable. Have been checked 190 samples during the last period, have demonstrated passivity except as stated above.
Sharon Sanders at FluTrackers curates an excellent case line listing at this link, to which she has already added these latest cases.
Cluster 13: The Jeddah Cluster -
Apparently there are 27 cases in this outbreak:
2 died:
#211 - Male, 26, Jeddah, currently receiving treatment in intensive care - possibly health care worker according to media reports - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Please note: This case was reported by the MoH on March 28. Death note.
#219 - Man, 70, from Jeddah, co-morbidities, died - Saudi Arabia Death
6 recovered: (I have a count of 7 - s.s.)
#216-218 - 3 unidentified and asymptomatic healthcare workers who tested positive announce April 6, 2014 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#220 - Man, son of case number 219 who tested positive but is asymptomatic. - Saudi Arabia
#222 - Male, 35, asymptomatic, citizen - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#223 - Female, 32, health care worker, asymptomatic, citizen - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#224 - Male, 33, asymptomatic, resident - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
3 under treatment: (I have 2 counted. Possibly 1 person in the above category has become more ill and is now being treated - s.s)
#213 - Man - 26, from the province of Jeddah and works in the health care sector, currently receiving treatment in intensive care - Saudi Arabia Please note: This case was reported April 2.
#221 - Male, 28, hospitalized in ICU, health "domain" worker, citizen - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
3 Announced April 10, 2014:
#230 - Patient, 70, citizen, hospitalized in ICU - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#231 - Patient, 34, citizen, in stable condition - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#232 - Patient, 29, citizen, in stable condition - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
4 Announced April 11, 2014
#239 - Man, 52, onset March 25, treated in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, hospitalized 2 April in stable condition. Jordan
#240 - Patient, 45, resident, has died - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Death
#241 - Patient, 28, resident, health care worker - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#242 - Patient, 25, citizen, health care worker - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
4 cases announced April 12, 2014
#243 - Patient, 26, citizen, health care worker, asymptomatic - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#244 - Patient, 58, citizen, health care worker, stable condition - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#245 - Patient, 71, citizen, stable condition - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#246 - Patient, 39, resident, health care worker, asymptomatic - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
5 cases announced April 14, 2014
#248 - Patient, 70, resident, died - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Death
#249 - Patient, 51, citizen, hospitalized in ICU - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#250 - Patient, 28, citizen, health care worker, asymptomatic - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#251 - Patient, 45, resident, health care worker, asymptomatic - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
#252 - Patient, 56, resident, stable condition - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
