A Novel Coronavirus Called "MERS-CoV" in the Arabian Peninsula
Updated: June 03, 2013
What Is the Current Situation?
Cases of respiratory illness caused by Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been identified in multiple countries. MERS-CoV was previously called "novel coronavirus." For more information, see CDC’s MERS website.MERS Cases and Deaths, April 2012 - May 2013
Current as of June 6, 2013
| Countries | Cases (Deaths) |
|---|---|
| France | 2 (1) |
| Italy | 3 (0) |
| Jordan | 2 (2) |
| Qatar | 2 (0) |
| Saudi Arabia | 40 (25) |
| Tunisia | 2 (0) |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 3 (2) |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 1 (1) |
| Total | 55 (31) |
.CDC does not recommend that anyone change their travel plans because of these cases of MERS....
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/coronavirus-saudi-arabia-qatar
