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MERS-Coronavirus
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a respiratory illness and is caused by a coronavirus called Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). MERS-CoV was first reported in 2012 in Saudi Arabia.
Guidance
- Novel Coronavirus Case Definition
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Hospitalized Patients with MERS-CoV
- Interim Guidance on Implementing Home Care and Isolation or Quarantine of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for MERS-CoV
- Interim Guidance for Preventing MERS-CoV from Spreading to Others in Homes and Communities
- Guidance on Air Medical Transport for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Patients
- People Who May Be at Increased Risk for MERS
- Healthcare PROVIDER Preparedness Checklist for MERS-CoV
- Healthcare FACILITY Preparedness Checklist for MERS-CoV
- Facility Infection Control Assessment Form for MERS-CoV
News
- First Confirmed Cases of MERS-CoV Infection in the United States - MMWR May 2014
- World Health Organization (WHO) MERS-CoV
- WHO Summary Risk Assessment of MERS-CoV - July 21, 2017
- WHO Coronavirus Infections
- Frequently Asked Questions for MERS-CoV from the CDC
- MERS-CoV Resource Material from the CDC
Page last updated: September 11, 2017
Page last reviewed: September 11, 2017