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Friday, August 11, 2017
Saudi MOH Reports 2 More Asymptomatic HCWs In MERS Cluster
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Today the Saudi MOH announced 2 more asymptomatic HCW infections in Domat Al Jandal, bringing this cluster's total to 13 since the 2nd of August. Nine of these cases have been reported as asymptomatic infections.
Additionally, one fatal outcome of a previously reported case from this cluster is reported.
For additional background on asymptomatic MERS cases, you may wish to revisit yesterday's blog: Saudi MOH: Domat Al Jandal Cluster Adds 2 Asymptomatic MERS Cases