8 Cases Of MERS Virus Reported In Saudi: WHO

The World Health Organization said that eight new cases of the deadly coronavirus MERS, a SARS-like infection, have been registered in Saudi Arabia. Of the eight, two men from the capital Riyadh had died, the WHO said. Both had underlying medical conditions. Three women and three men, all from Riyadh or the southern region of Asir, have also contracted the virus, which affects the respiratory system. In addition, a 38-year-old man who had ...