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The Saudi Ministry of Health reported 6 cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), including 1 death, on the weekend of 10 and 11 June 2017. All of the cases were healthcare workers in Riyadh, where there has been an increase in healthcare-related cases in recent weeks.
Since 2012, there have been 1634 cases of MERS-CoV, including 672 deaths in Saudi Arabia.
The risk associated with MERS-CoV to the general UK population remains extremely low and the risk to travellers to the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding countries remains very low.
Although the source of the virus and the mechanism of transmission is unknown, it would be prudent to try to reduce the general risk of infection while travelling by:
Based on the information available, WHO does not advise special screening at points of entry with regard to this event nor does it currently recommend the application of any travel or trade restrictions.
Note: Some countries have however, introduced special screening at points of entry with regard to this event.
For further advice see Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus