Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases, both deceased - Riyadh region, October 9, 2013

sharon sanders · Oct 9, 2013

Don't know if this is some kind of typo or there are 2 new cases.

hat tip Helen:

Helen Branswell ‏@HelenBranswell 5m
#MERS: +2 cases, +2 deaths in #KSA, based on numbers in graphic on Arab language govt site. No release/details yet. http://www.moh.gov.sa/CoronaNew/PressReleases/Pages/default.aspx ?

sharon sanders · Oct 9, 2013

Re: Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases or MoH site typo? October 9, 2013

Re: Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases or MoH site typo? October 9, 2013

sharon sanders · Oct 9, 2013

Re: Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases, both deceased - Riyadh region, October 9, 2013

Re: Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases, both deceased - Riyadh region, October 9, 2013

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In the framework of the epidemiological investigation and ongoing follow-up carried out by the Ministry of Health for HIV (Corona) new syndrome that causes

Middle East of MERS-CoV respiratory ministry announces the registration of two cases in the Riyadh region.

First of a citizen at the age of 78 years old, suffers from several chronic diseases, has died of God's mercy.

The second case to another citizen at the age of 55 years old and suffering from chronic diseases, has died God's mercy.

http://www.moh.gov.sa/CoronaNew/PressReleases/Pages/mediastatemenet-2013-10-09-001.aspx

sharon sanders · Oct 9, 2013

Re: Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases, both deceased - Riyadh region, October 9, 2013

I think some of the last cases are "registered" in the Riyadh area and may have been transferred from other locations to hospitals in Riyadh for testing and treatment.

Laidback Al · Oct 9, 2013

Re: Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases, both deceased - Riyadh region, October 9, 2013

http://www.moh.gov.sa/CoronaNew/PressReleases/Pages/mediastatemenet-2013-10-09-001.aspx

previous: http://www.moh.gov.sa/CoronaNew/PressReleases/Pages/mediastatement-2013-10-01-001.aspx

 Neither this report nor the previous one have been posted in English on the Ministry of Health website.
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Shiloh · Oct 10, 2013

Re: Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases, both deceased - Riyadh region, October 9, 2013

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/2-die-of-mers-in-saudi/843378.html

2 die of MERS in Saudi capital ahead of annual haj
POSTED: 10 Oct 2013 19:18

Two Saudis have died in Riyadh after they contracted the MERS virus, health authorities announced on Thursday, as the kingdom prepares to host some two million Muslim pilgrims for the annual haj.

RIYADH: Two Saudis have died in Riyadh after they contracted the MERS virus, health authorities announced on Thursday, as the kingdom prepares to host some two million Muslim pilgrims for the annual haj.

The two men, aged 78 and 55, had also suffered from other chronic diseases, the ministry said on its website. It did not specify when the deaths occurred.

Meanwhile, authorities recorded two more infections bringing to 119, the number of people infected in the kingdom since the disease first appeared in Saudi Arabia in September 2012, the ministry said...

Saudi Arabia - 2 new coronavirus cases, both deceased - Riyadh region, October 9, 2013

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