MOH: ‘One MERS-CoV Case Reported Last Week’

In its weekly press release, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that one confirmed case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) has been reported in Hofuf last week, from June 21st to 27th, 2015, corresponding to Ramadan 4th to 10th, 1436H (the 26th International Week). “During the same period, 736 samples were tested for Coronavirus at the MOH laboratories across the Kingdom. The number of visits by quick response teams to medical facilities regarding infection prevention and control was three, while the total number of visits by public health teams to persons in contact with positive cases was one,” indicated the Ministry, adding that the number of persons who were in contact with positive cases at homes was seven. Besides, the Ministry announced that 577 cases out of the total of 1,039 confirmed cases have been cured, at a rate of 55.5%. There are three other cases still receiving treatment.

WHO lauds Kingdom’s efforts to tackle MERS

RIYADH: The World Health Organization (WHO) has appreciated the efforts of Saudi Arabia in tackling the MERS coronavirus and urged all the countries to remain alert and ready.

MERS Kills Three More, Toll Hits 457

RIYADH: The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) corona virus claimed the lives of three people on Monday and Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 457 in the Kingdom.

Juvenile Camels 'Key Source' of Mers

Camels aged less than four years might be a major source of Mers, according to new research.

An international team looked for evidence of current or past infection in more than 800 dromedary camels.

MERS Claims More Lives - 2

RIYADH: Two men died and two more were infected with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) during the past two days, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Health issued on Wednesday. 

7 More Infected with MERS

RIYADH: The Ministry of Health has confirmed seven new cases of MERS, five of them from Hofuf, a major urban Oasis in the Eastern Province, even as South Korea reported nine new cases.

Safe Use of Antibiotics

Saudi health experts warn against spread of drug-resistant superbugs

With most antibiotics readily available over the counter, people in the Kingdom often take them by self-diagnosing their illnesses and conditions, which in addition to the obvious likelihood of misdiagnosis, can cause more harm than good. Saudi health experts spoke to Al-Riyadh daily and warned that taking antibiotics without proper consultation can have serious side effects, including interactions with other drugs resulting in complications and even death, and create antibiotic-resistant germs, further complicating treatment.

MERS Strikes KSA, S. Korea

RIYADH: An expatriate died and two Saudis were infected with the MERS coronavirus in Huraymala and Hofuf respectively, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday.

The deceased expat male worker was 41, while the two infected Saudi men are 54 and 50.

South Korea has First Two Mers Deaths

Two people have died of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) in South Korea, becoming the country's first fatalities from the disease.

The first victim was a 58-year-old woman who had contact with the original case, a South Korean who visited the Middle East.

MERS Affects 11 More in One Week

RIYADH: The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-coronavirus (MERS-CoV) hit 11 people last week, according to the weekly report from the Ministry of Health.