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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
Topics
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
Outbreaks
MERS-CoV in France
On 4 December 2025, French health authorities reported two confirmed, travel-associated Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases. Both travellers had visited the Arabian Peninsula. These are the first imported MERS-CoV cases detected in France since 2013. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on MERS-CoV.
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.
