Novel Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia and Qatar

ABSTRACT

A new corona virus [nCoV] causing severe acute respiratory illness [SARI] in humans have been reported from Saudi Arabia and Qatar since 22 September 2012. As of 21 November a total of six laboratory confirmed were reported to WHO [four from Saudi Arabia including two deaths, and two from Qatar with no death]. WHO working with the two governments to investigate the source of this outbreak, identify control measures and enhance surveillance