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| 2012 Mers-CoV epidemic | |
|---|---|
 Saudi Arabia, was the epicenter of MERS 2012 | |
| Disease | Coronavirus |
| Location | entire World |
| First outbreak | Riyadh |
| Index case | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Arrival date | June 6, 2012 |
Type | Middle East respiratory syndrome outbreak |
Deaths | 2,543 |
In 2012, the spread of the Middle East respiratory syndrome affected several countries, mainly in the Middle East. It was caused by the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, known as "MERS" (not 2012-nCOV). It was first detected in a patient who was admitted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on June 6, 2012.[1]
The cases started in small clusters until the spread was reported in 24 countries, reaching 2,500 cases. The virus recorded deaths numbering around 900 until 2021.
- ↑ Al-Osail, Aisha M.; Al-Wazzah, Marwan J. (2017-08-07). "The history and epidemiology of Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus". Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine. 12: 20. doi:10.1186/s40248-017-0101-8. ISSN 1828-695X. PMC 5545842. PMID 28794876.
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