The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) notified the World Health Organization (WHO) today of one human case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
The patient was discharged on September 13, 2024, after receiving a negative test result for this viral respiratory infection. This follow-up appointment was completed, confirming the patient's full recovery.
Published on October 2, 2024, this WHO Disease Outbreak News article confirmed that five MERS-CoV cases, including four deaths, have been reported from KSA this year.
5th MERS Cases Confirmed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Californians Confront Dengue and West Nile Virus Outbreaks
The State of California has reported an unexpected increase in diseases spread by mosquitoes, such as West Nile virus and Dengue.
Unfortunately, neither disease has a preventive vaccine available in 2024.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed on October 1, 2024, that Californians should take precautions against these mosquito-borne diseases.
This announcement follows six deaths caused by West Nile virus and ongoing transmission in many regions of California, particularly in the Central Valley.