Friday, March 06, 2015

Saudi MOH Reports 2 MERS Cases

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# 9788

 

Riyadh’s nosocomial MERS outbreak continues apparently, with another HCW with hospital exposure reportedly in stable condition. 

This marks the 6th Health Care Worker from Riyadh to be infected in less than two weeks (2 reported on 2/23  – 1 reported 2/282 reported 3/1). 

 

The second case hails from Jeddah, with reportedly a recent animal exposure.


 

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One recovery, and one death – both from Riyadh – are also reported.

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