Novel Coronavirus
Overview
Provides information about the novel coronavirus found in 2012 that is associated with severe respiratory illness...
Update, Case Definitions, & Guidance
Includes an update of the current situation, the case definition and clinical, lab, infection control, and epidemiology guidance for healthcare providers, health departments, and labs...
Related Materials
Links to FAQs, press releases, summaries, guidance materials, scientific articles, and other resources from public health agencies...
Updates
A novel coronavirus was identified in 2012 as the cause of respiratory illness in people. Investigations are being done to figure out the source of the novel coronavirus and how it spreads.
So far, there are no reports of anyone in the U.S. getting infected and sick with the novel coronavirus.
Novel Coronavirus Cases and Deaths, April 2012 - May 2013
Current as of May 23, 2013
| Countries | Cases (Deaths) |
|---|---|
| France | 2 (0) |
| Jordan | 2 (2) |
| Qatar | 2 (0) |
| Saudi Arabia | 32 (17) |
| Tunisia | 2 (0) |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 3 (2) |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 1 (1) |
| Total | 44 (22) |
For more information, see the World Health Organization (WHO).
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The Coronavirus Study Group of the International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) has decided, after careful consideration and broad consultation, to call this novel coronavirus "MERS-CoV." CDC will be updating our website to use this new name.
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