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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) reminder

NaTHNaC has reviewed MERS-CoV advice for UK travellers in line with current UK Health Security Agency recommendations and is reminding travellers to be aware of their MERS-CoV risk

Updated: 02 August 2024
Take usual precautions

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus

MERS-CoV is believed to have originated in bats and then spread to camels and has spread to humans from animals

Updated: 14 May 2025
29 September 2025

MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia

As of 3 September 2025, a total of 12 cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection have been reported in Saudi Arabia during 2025. The most recent case was reported in August 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on MERS-CoV.

Take usual precautions