A Filipina nurse from Negros Occidental passed away in King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia due to renal failure and low-blood pressure, symptoms of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus.
Tag: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus
Known cases of MERS-Corona virus reach 339
The number of confirmed cases of persons afflicted with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Corona virus in Saudi Arabia has reached 339, with 26 cases added during the weekend. At least 102 are confirmed dead because of the virus and Saudi Arabia is now asking the World Health Organization for help.
President Aquino orders DOH to step up efforts in locating Etihad Flight EY 0424 passengers
By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, April 21 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has directed the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify efforts in locating and contacting the passengers of the Etihad Airlines Flight EY 0424 who need to be screened for possible Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection. Last April 15, a returning overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who worked as a nurse in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was tested positive for MERS-CoV […]
