Globally, from September 2012 to date, the WHO has been informed of a total of 130 laboratory confirmed cases of infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 58 deaths. Based on the current situation and available information, WHO encourages all Member States to continue their surveillance for severe acute respiratory infections and to carefully review any unusual patterns.
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