Hong Kong- Suspected CoV case-pending test result (Oct. 21, 2016)

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Source: http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201610/21/P2016102100640.htm
Suspected MERS case reported
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 21) reported a suspected case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and again urged the public to pay special attention to safety during travel, taking due consideration of health risks in the places they visit. The case is detailed below:
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Sex [TD]Male[/TD]
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Age [TD]58[/TD]
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Affected area involved [TD]Dubai, United Arab Emirates[/TD]
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Hospital [TD]Tseung Kwan O Hospital[/TD]
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Condition [TD]Stable[/TD]
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MERS-CoV preliminary test result [TD]Pending[/TD]
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Ends/Friday, October 21, 2016
Issued at HKT 18:00