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Riyadh’s MERS outbreak continues on pace, with 6 new cases announced today, along with 4 recent fatalities. Of the new cases announced today, all reported had contact with a `confirmed or suspected’ case, and one is listed as a health care worker.
Today’s announcement brings the number of cases reported out of Saudi Arabia during the month of August to 114, with more than 90% of those from the capital city of Riyadh.
