Results: MERS Virus

Saudi Arabia has been the center of an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) which first surfaced two years ago. At least 400 cases have been reported, and more than 100 people have died. Cases of MERS have spiked recently, causing concern among international health organizations. Have you heard about MERS?

The first case of MERS has been confirmed in the US. An American who works as a health care worker in Saudi Arabia is hospitalized in Indiana with the MERS virus. Officials said Friday the patient was diagnosed with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome after returning to the U.S. about a week ago. Are you concerned this could lead to an outbreak of MERS in North America?

Do you feel health authorities should take action to immediately begin educating the public about MERS?