MERS-CoV

Abu Dubai Sky Line View | Photo by Aleksandar Pasaric

Abu Dubai Sky Line View | Photo by Aleksandar Pasaric


| July 25, 2023, 11:05 a.m.

WHO Confirms MERS-CoV Case in Abu Dhabi; UAE Takes Swift Action to Prevent Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has verified a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in a 28-year-old male from Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi. The patient's condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to his admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) at a government hospital. Despite having no known contact with animals, the patient tested positive for MERS-CoV, prompting UAE health officials to identify and monitor all contacts. Thankfully, no secondary cases were found. The UAE has taken proactive measures to strengthen surveillance and educate the public about MERS-CoV, a virus with a 13 percent Case Fatality Ratio (CFR).

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