Camel Milk Consumption Drops Over MERS Fears

There has been a 65 percent decline in demand for camel milk in the past year, forcing some stores to stop selling the product, while many camel owners have now put a halt to this once-thriving commercial activity.

Hepatitis C Treatment: What to Expect

With the advent of the new Hepatitis C medications, treatment is no longer as complex and or side-effect burdened as it once was. As a result many people are now actively seeking treatment, yet the notion that starting treatment consists of simply being prescribed the new medications is often not the case. I often see people seek treatment without understanding there are often multiple steps and obstacles to initiating treatment. Below I will outline some of the likely steps and obstacles to expect before starting treatment.

Coronavirus Recedes by 97 Percent in April

RIYADH — There were only eight confirmed cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus in April, a drop of about 97 percent compared to the same period last year that witnessed 279 cases.

MERS Cases on Decline

The Command and Control Center (CCC) of the Health Ministry has succeeded in its objective to a great extent recording continuous decline in the MERS of the corona virus infections in the Kingdom.

MERS cases continue to drop; only two found this week

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus cases have continued to drop in the last six weeks in Saudi Arabia. 

According to the Health Ministry, two new confirmed cases and two recoveries were reported on April 20, but no deaths. 

Coronavirus Cases Receding, Claims Official

JEDDAH — Cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus are on the decline, according to the Health Ministry’s undersecretary for public health.

MERS Cases Drop Sharply

The number of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) corona virus cases has dropped drastically in the Kingdom, with only one death being reported from Makkah and an infection in Dhuba in the last seven days.

“This is the fifth consecutive week the Ministry of Health has observed a sharp decline in the number of MERS patients,” an official said, adding that people should still continue to take all precautionary measures against the disease.

'Preventable Rabies Kills 160 People Per Day'

Around 59,000 people die every year from rabies transmitted by dogs, with the poorer regions of the world worst affected, says a report by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control.

55% MERS Patients Cured

The Ministry of Health announced the continuous decline in the number of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases in the Kingdom for the fourth week in a row. In its weekly statement, the ministry confirmed three cases were reported in Makkah, Riyadh and Hail in the period between 16 - 22 Jamad Al-Thani, as compared to 31 cases during the same period last year.

Cigarette Smoke Makes MRSA More Aggressive

Multi-resistant MRSA bacteria (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) are already dangerous enough. A study conducted in the USA now suggests that cigarette smoke makes the bacteria even more dangerous - because they become more resistant. The study was published in "Infection and Immunity".