Data Report

SUMMARY - A man has tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). MERS-CoV should not be confused with Covid-19 as they are different viruses.

MERS-CoV is considered deadlier than Covid-19 but not as contagious. Since 2012, there have only been 2,605 cases but 936 associated deaths for a fatality rate of 36%.

LINK - https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2023-07-24/man-tests-positive-for-mers-in-abu-dhabi-near-oman-border-who