A confirmed case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Abu Dhabi has been stated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, 24th July 2023.
Table of Contents
Who found positive with MERS-CoV?
The MERS-CoV infection was identified in a 28-year-old male from Al-Ain City in Abu Dhabi and he was admitted to the hospital on 8th June 2023.
After this man was admitted to the hospital, a total of 108 individuals who came in contact with him were monitored for 14 days and the good news is no secondary infections have been detected. Although more details on the health of that 28-year-old is still awaited.
Meanwhile, there is news from India about COVID Relaxation wherein No More 2% Random Testing For International Travellers Upon Arrival In IndiaWhat is MERS-CoV?
The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a zoonotic virus that spreads from infected dromedary camels to human beings. The chances to get this virus increases if anyone drinks the milk of an infected camel, come in contact with camel urine, or eats raw camel meat.
Return to the fresh case it is to note that according to sources, the WHO stated that there were no indications the individual had come into touch with dromedary camels and did not disclose any further details on the case.
What are the symptoms of MERS-CoV and is there any vaccine or treatment?
Vaccines and treatments for MERS-CoV are under development, hence, no such treatment is currently available and it is being treated under certain clinical conditions of individuals. The symptoms are:
- Fever
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea
- Pneumonia (in many cases)
Where all MERS-CoV has been identified?
MERS-CoV has been identified in many countries since 2012 and there are over 27 countries with a total of 2,605 cases and 936 fatalities to date.
Here is the list of 27 countries:
- Algeria
- Austria,
- Bahrain
- China
- Egypt
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- The Islamic Republic of Iran
- Italy,
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Malaysia
- The Netherlands
- Oman
- The Philippines
- Qatar
- Republic of Korea
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States, and
- Yemen
