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RIYADH: Tests carried out on 112 camels by the Agriculture Ministry have found that 85 percent of the animals carry the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS).
The tests, conducted in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, were taken at the Al-Inam Central Market in Jeddah, according to a report in a local publication on Monday.
This was confirmed by Habed bin Abdulaziz Al-Batshaan, undersecretary for animal resources at the Agriculture Ministry. He said preventative measures must continue to be taken by dealers, with mandatory use of gloves and masks.
He said all those handling the animals must make sure they do not touch their mouths, eyes and noses until they have washed their hands properly.
http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/874671
The tests, conducted in conjunction with the Ministry of Health, were taken at the Al-Inam Central Market in Jeddah, according to a report in a local publication on Monday.
This was confirmed by Habed bin Abdulaziz Al-Batshaan, undersecretary for animal resources at the Agriculture Ministry. He said preventative measures must continue to be taken by dealers, with mandatory use of gloves and masks.
He said all those handling the animals must make sure they do not touch their mouths, eyes and noses until they have washed their hands properly.
http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/874671