Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Jordan

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Between 30 and 31 August 2015, the National IHR Focal Point of Jordan notified WHO of 2 additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including 1 death. Both cases are associated with a MERS-CoV outbreak currently occurring in a hospital in Amman city.

Contact tracing of household and healthcare contacts is ongoing for these cases.

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