Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Qatar

On 2 February 2015, the IHR National Focal Point of Qatar notified WHO of 1 additional case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. A 55-year-old, non-national male from Al-Shahaniya City developed symptoms on 28 January and visited a primary health care center as symptoms worsened on 31 January. Following laboratory confirmation of MERS-CoV infection, the patient was admitted to hospital on 1 February. He has no comorbidities but has frequent contact with camels and goats. The patient has no history of exposure to other known risk factors in the 14 days prior to the onset of symptoms. Currently, he is in stable condition in an isolation room with negative pressure.
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