Situation report on Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), 22 February 2015

Highlights

  • A total of 8 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 2 deaths, were reported in Saudi Arabia in the past week.

  • Primary cases continue to increase in several locations in the country.

  • The majority of cases continue to be male.

  • The most affected age group among primary cases is those between 50 and 59 years old.

  • The most affected age group among secondary cases is those between 30 and 39 years old.

  • The median age of cases in years is 50.

  • Cases from the hospital outbreak in Qaseem region continue to be reported.

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