# 3638
For the fifth day in a row the Saudi MOH has reported a twenty-four hour tally of MERS cases ranging in the single digits, a decided improvement over a couple of weeks ago. Today’s announcement spans 4 cities (Riyadh, Jeddah, Taif & Medina).
While we still see no mention of HCWs among the cases (and haven’t in several weeks), the four cases from Jeddah & Riyadh are all of `working age’, and are described as having `contact with a confirmed case’ , suggesting they might be health care workers.
All four are isolated at home, and are described as either being `asymptomatic’ or `stable’. The average age of today’s cases is just over 35, considerably lower than the long-term average. Four deaths – all from previously confirmed cases – are also reported.
Daily Report of (MERS-CoV) Cases
Monday 20 Rajab 1435 / 19 May 2014
12 pm Local Time in Makkah
Total numbers of confirmed cases in the last 24 hours: 6 cases.
Recovered and discharged cases that previously tested positive and are now negative: 4 cases.
The total number of deaths: 4 from previously confirmed cases.
Overview of the Health Status of the Cases:
- 2 stable cases
- 3 cases without symptoms
- 1 critical case in the ICU
Summary of the cases:
a) In Riyadh:
A 45-year-old male, isolated at home. His condition is stable. He has been in contact with a confirmed case and does not have any symptoms.
A 34-year-old man, isolated at home. His condition is stable. He has been in contact with a confirmed case and does not have any symptoms.
b) In Jeddah:
- A 39-year-old man developed respiratory symptoms on May 6th, 2014. He was admitted to a government hospital on May 16th , 2014. On May 18th, 2014. He tested positive for MERS CoV. His condition is stable and he has been isolated at home.
- A 52-year-old man, isolated at home. His condition is stable. He has been in contact with a confirmed case and does not have any symptoms.
c) In AlMadina:
- A 51-year-old man developed respiratory symptoms on May 3, 2014. He was admitted to a private hospital on May 13, 2014. He is in the ICU. May Allah grant him a speedy recovery.
d) In Taif
- A 31-year-old man, suffering from heart disease. On May 11, 2014, he developed respiratory symptoms. On May 16, 2014, he was admitted to a government hospital. He has been isolated at the hospital.
Deaths from previously reported cases:
A 55-year-old male was admitted to a government hospital in Makkah. His case was previously reported on May 17th, 2014. He passed away on May 18th, 2014. May Allah rest his soul.
A 28-year-old female was admitted to a private hospital in Jeddah. Her case was previously reported on May 7th, 2014. She passed away on May 18th, 2014. May Allah rest her soul.
A 69-year-old female was admitted to a government hospital in Riyadh. Her case was previously reported on April 20th, 2014. She passed away on May 18th, 2014. May Allah rest her soul.
A 32-year-old male was admitted to a government hospital in Tabuk. His case was previously reported on April 30th, 2014. He passed away on May 18th, 2014. May Allah rest his soul.
Recovery from previously reported cases:
A 40-year-old female in Jeddah was discharged from a government hospital on May 10th, 2014.
A 58-year-old female from Makkah. Her latest tests for MERS-Corona virus were negative on May 18th, 2014.
A 30-year-old female was discharged from a government hospital in Riyadh on May 18th, 2014.
A 29-year-old female was discharged from a government hospital in Riyadh on May 18th, 2014.
