One more MERS death in Jeddah

JEDDAH – The Ministry of Health reported on Wednesday death of one more Saudi man affected by Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus.

MERS battle: Camel imports face scrutiny

JEDDAH: Saudi authorities suspect that the MERS virus may have arrived in camels from the Horn of Africa, and could ban such imports until it knows more, says Tariq Madani, who heads the scientific advisory board of the Health Ministry’s command and control center (CCC). 

Health Ministry to focus on seasonal diseases

The Ministry of Health has announced that it will focus on seasonal diseases during its phone-in service to be resumed on Sunday following the weekend. 

Last week, the ministry conducted a series of phone-in programs to help the public find answers and solutions to their medical problems. Senior medical consultants of various specialties were present to answer callers on a toll free number (8002494444), provided by the ministry.

No New Coronavirus Cases: MoH

RIYADH — For the second day in a row, the Health Ministry has said there have been no new deaths or infections of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), commonly known as coronavirus.

Dengue fever cases drop by 70 percent

Dengue fever cases in Jeddah drop by 70 percent in the first five months of this year compared to the same period last year because of the city's mosquito eradication program, according to a senior official.

Sami Al-Ghamdi, director of public relations and media at the municipality, said there were 460 cases recorded over the past five months. 

Kingdom to test camels for MERS coronavirus

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will test camels in the Kingdom for the deadly coronavirus that causes the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Agriculture Minister Fahad Balghunaim was quoted as saying, a day after a study reinforced a long-suspected link between the animals and human cases of the deadly virus.

There have been 691 confirmed cases of MERS, including 284 deaths, in Saudi Arabia since it was identified two years ago, and many scientists have said for months that camels are the most likely source of transmission from animals to humans.

MERS death toll raised to 282...

MERS death toll raised to 282; deputy health minister fired

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday said the Kingdom’s death toll from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is actually 282, or 92 more than the tally recorded as of June 2.

Camel infection 'led to Mers death'

Doctors believe they have found the first evidence that a new deadly virus has been transmitted from a camel to people.

The animals have been suspected as the source of Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers).

Man dies of MERS in Al-Jouf...

Man dies of MERS in Al-Jouf, 3 new cases reported

Shoura to get MERS update from Adel Fakeih

Acting Health Minister Adel Fakeih will explain to the Shoura Council the emergency measures taken by his ministry to rein in the spread of the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).