The Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the UAE

On 17 November 2021, the United Arab Emirates’ National IHR Focal Point notified the World Health Organization of a confirmed case of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the country.

A 60 years old man in Abu Dhabi had developed fever, had a sore throat, a running nose, and was feeling shortness of breath. On 5th November, the man went to the hospital where he was later admitted. He was diagnosed with....