3 new cases bringing the total to 6 worldwide – no new cases in the UK

23 November 2012: The WHO has today reported that globally, there are now six laboratory confirmed cases of novel coronavirus 2012. Four cases are from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and two cases from Qatar (one reported in the UK and the other reported in Germany). Two of the recently confirmed cases in KSA are epidemiologically linked and are from the same family and household. One has died and the other has recovered. Two other family members who were ill have been tested; one is negative and a result on the other is awaited. The newly reported case from Qatar, which was laboratory confirmed by the HPA in November, was initially treated in October in Qatar but then transferred to Germany and has now been discharged. In light of these developments the WHO is currently considering a review of the case definition and other guidance related to the novel coronavirus.»More information from WHO[external link]  http://www.hpa.org.uk/Topics/InfectiousDiseases/InfectionsAZ/NovelCoronavirus2012/