MERS warnings heighten before hajj
Jun 17, 2014, 5:56 PM EDT
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The Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome has already killed hundreds in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia. The World Health Organization has issued warnings about MERS with the pending hajj pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia. Two cases of MERS have been identified in the U.S.
Background:
Spread of MERS slowing but Ramadan and hajj pose dangers [Haaretz]
Neither of Two Treated in U.S. for MERS Infected Family or Health Workers [Wall Street Journal]
Warning to the Pilgrims by WHO about the Mideast Virus [News on Wellness]
