Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: http://www.moh.gov.sa/en/CoronaNew/PressReleases/Pages/mediastatement-2014-05-18-001.aspx
Corona Media Statements MOH: '2 New Confirmed Corona Cases Recorded'
MOH: '2 New Confirmed Corona Cases Recorded'
5/18/2014
Daily Report of (MERS-CoV) Cases
Sunday 19 Rajab 1435 / 18 May 2014
12 pm Local Time in Makkah
Total numbers of confirmed cases in the last 24 hours : 2 cases
Recovered and discharged cases that previously tested positive and are now negative: 1 case
The total number of deaths: 1 from a previously confirmed case
Overview of the Health Status of the Cases:
2 stable cases
Summary of the cases:
a) In Riyadh:
A 45-year-old female. She was admitted to a government hospital on May 14th, 2014 suffering from fever and diarrhea. She was tested for MERS on the same day. Her condition is stable. She has been in contact with a confirmed case.
b) In Jeddah
A 37-year-old male. He developed respiratory symptoms on May 9th, 2014 and was admitted to a government hospital in Jeddah. His condition was stable and was discharged against medical advice on May 17th, 2014. He is currently stable and isolated at home. He has been in contact with a confirmed case.
Deaths from previously reported cases:
A 59-year-old male was admitted to a government hospital in Taif. His case was previously reported on May 8th, 2014. He passed away on May 18th, 2014. May Allah have mercy upon him.
Recovered and Discharged Cases that Previously Tested Positive and are Now Negative:
A 77-year-old male was discharged from a government hospital in Riyadh on May 17th, 2014. His latest tests for MERS-Corona virus were negative.
Corona Media Statements MOH: '2 New Confirmed Corona Cases Recorded'
MOH: '2 New Confirmed Corona Cases Recorded'
5/18/2014
Daily Report of (MERS-CoV) Cases
Sunday 19 Rajab 1435 / 18 May 2014
12 pm Local Time in Makkah
Total numbers of confirmed cases in the last 24 hours : 2 cases
Recovered and discharged cases that previously tested positive and are now negative: 1 case
The total number of deaths: 1 from a previously confirmed case
Overview of the Health Status of the Cases:
2 stable cases
Summary of the cases:
a) In Riyadh:
A 45-year-old female. She was admitted to a government hospital on May 14th, 2014 suffering from fever and diarrhea. She was tested for MERS on the same day. Her condition is stable. She has been in contact with a confirmed case.
b) In Jeddah
A 37-year-old male. He developed respiratory symptoms on May 9th, 2014 and was admitted to a government hospital in Jeddah. His condition was stable and was discharged against medical advice on May 17th, 2014. He is currently stable and isolated at home. He has been in contact with a confirmed case.
Deaths from previously reported cases:
A 59-year-old male was admitted to a government hospital in Taif. His case was previously reported on May 8th, 2014. He passed away on May 18th, 2014. May Allah have mercy upon him.
Recovered and Discharged Cases that Previously Tested Positive and are Now Negative:
A 77-year-old male was discharged from a government hospital in Riyadh on May 17th, 2014. His latest tests for MERS-Corona virus were negative.