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After taking most of July and August off, MERS is beginning to bubble up again in Saudi Arabia with a new case reported for the third day running, and the 6th case reported over the past 10 days.
This is also the second case reported from Taif – which is about 60 miles from Mecca – this week.
As usual, details on this case are scant, with no word as to the route of exposure. With the start of the Hajj just over 2 weeks away, any uptick in MERS cases near the Holy City is a matter of some concern.
For Americans contemplating making the Hajj this year, the CDC urges practicing enhanced precautions and provides specific travel advice , including required and recommended vaccinations.
