A deadly Middle East virus that has killed more than 100 people made a surprising appearance in Indiana this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the case of Middle East respiratory syndrome, commonly known as MERS, and announced Friday that it launched an investigation into the case.
Eighteen people were confirmed to have MERS on Saturday, the largest daily increase in new infections so far, Reuters reported. The number of cases in Saudi Arabia is 396, of whom 109 have died, the news agency said
It's easy to become alarmed by news like this, especially if you're unaware of the facts. So, we wrote an overview that covers what you need to know about the virus, and the overall situation as it stands today: Read more...
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