According to the World Health Organization, since September, 2012, there have been 1,864 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
The disease was first noted in Saudi Arabia and the WHO noted that its "understanding of the virus and the disease it causes is continuing to evolve."
According to the WHO, MERS-CoV is a viral respiratory illness caused by a "novel coronavirus." The disease first came into contact with humans, according to WHO researchers, through contact with diseased camel populations. While this must seem like the punchline of a joke for some Westerners, it is nonetheless a medical reality.
Since 2012's discovery, 659 deaths have been reported due to illnesses related to MERS-CoV. In addition, since that first appearance of the disease, it has spread to 27 countries around the globe. MERS-CoV can present in a range of ways, from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
According to the WHO, countries where the disease has occurred include: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Lebanon, Yemen, Kuwait, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, China, Thailand, Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the United States, the Philippines, Malaysia and the Republic of Korea.
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