Saturday, May 24, 2014

Saudi MOH: 4 New MERS Cases

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# 8661

 

 

Daily Report of (MERS-CoV) Cases

Saturday 25 Rajab 1435 / 24 May 2014

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Total numbers of confirmed cases in last 24 hours: 4 cases

Recovered and discharged cases that previously tested positive and are now negative: 2 cases

Total number of new deaths cases: 1 death (Previously announced case)

Summary of current status of new cases:

  • 1 stable case
  • 2 cases without symptoms
  • 1 case is critical in the ICU

Summary of the cases:

a)  In Riyadh:

  1. An 80-year-old female. She developed respiratory symptoms on May 20, 2014. She was admitted to a government hospital on May 23, 2014. She is currently in the ICU. May Allah grant her speedy recovery.

B) In Al Madina:

  1. A 48-year-old male suffering from Diabetes. He developed respiratory symptoms on May 18, 2014. He was admitted to a government hospital on May 22, 2014. His condition is stable. 

C. In Gonfodah:

  1. A 25-year-old male. He does not have any symptoms. He has been in contact with a confirmed case and is isolated at home.
  2. A 28-year-old male. He does not have any symptoms. He has been in contact with a confirmed case and is isolated at home.

Deaths from previously reported cases:

  1. A 40-year-old female was admitted to a government hospital in Riyadh. Her case was previously reported on May 8, 2014. She passed away on May 23, 2014. May Allah rest her soul. 

Recovery from previously reported cases:

  1. A 33-year-old female, discharged from a government hospital in Jeddah on May 24, 2014
  2. A 29-year-old male, discharged from a government hospital in Jeddah on May 24, 2014.