Worldwide Reduction in MERS Cases and Deaths since 2016

Emerg Infect Dis. 2019 Sep;25(9):1758-1760. doi: 10.3201/eid2509.190143. Epub 2019 Sep 17.

Abstract

Since 2012, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus has infected 2,442 persons worldwide. Case-based data analysis suggests that since 2016, as many as 1,465 cases and 293-520 deaths might have been averted. Efforts to reduce the global MERS threat are working, but countries must maintain vigilance to prevent further infections.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Coronavirus Infections / mortality
  • Coronavirus Infections / transmission
  • Disease Outbreaks*
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Incidence