Shiloh
Editor, Senior Moderator
Source: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-...tory-syndrome-coronavirus-mers-cov-travellers
Two cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in travellers returning to France from the Arabian Peninsula
Epidemiological update 5 Dec 2025
On 3 December 2025, the French Ministry of Health reported two imported human Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) cases with travel history to the Arabian Peninsula. The two affected individuals participated in the same group trip. No secondary cases have been identified so far.
French authorities are implementing response measures and monitoring the situation. (More information from the French Ministry of Health)
European public health authorities should continue surveillance of acute respiratory infections and maintain preparedness for potential travel-related MERS cases entering the EU/EEA. Information about the recent cases, case definitions and diagnostic approaches should be shared with clinicians to maintain increased awareness for early identification, isolation and diagnosis of possible MERS cases. Adherence to strict infection control protocols during contact with patients that may have a Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection – including hand hygiene and respiratory measures – is critical to prevent further spread of the virus in healthcare settings...
Two cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in travellers returning to France from the Arabian Peninsula
Epidemiological update 5 Dec 2025
On 3 December 2025, the French Ministry of Health reported two imported human Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) cases with travel history to the Arabian Peninsula. The two affected individuals participated in the same group trip. No secondary cases have been identified so far.
French authorities are implementing response measures and monitoring the situation. (More information from the French Ministry of Health)
European public health authorities should continue surveillance of acute respiratory infections and maintain preparedness for potential travel-related MERS cases entering the EU/EEA. Information about the recent cases, case definitions and diagnostic approaches should be shared with clinicians to maintain increased awareness for early identification, isolation and diagnosis of possible MERS cases. Adherence to strict infection control protocols during contact with patients that may have a Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection – including hand hygiene and respiratory measures – is critical to prevent further spread of the virus in healthcare settings...
