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The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health reported a new case of MERS-CoV infection on 18 August 2017. This is an increase of 11 cases since 6 August and brings the country total to 1698 cases including 690 deaths since 2012.
This latest case is described as a 51 yrs old male expatriate in Jeddah.
The risk associated with MERS-CoV to the general UK population and 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.