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Pregnant women
People with chronic diseases (such as heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or respiratory
disease)
If you develop a fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of
breath, within 14 days after traveling from countries in the Arabian Peninsula or neighboring
countries, you should see your healthcare provider and mention your recent travel. The
recommendations by all medical authorities to avoid MERS are similar to that for almost all
communicable diseases:
Wash hands frequently and thoroughly, using soap, anti-bacterial if possible. Help children
to do the same.
Use the anti-bacterial lotions seen in many offices and public locations. This is also
available at all pharmacies, and it is highly recommended that you carry at all times and
use frequently.
Avoid crowds when possible. If you must be in crowds, especially during Umra and Hajj, it
is especially important you wear a face mask, as you will be exposed to many persons from
all of the Middle East. To be effective, the face mask must be rated at N95, not just a dusk
mask. These are available at your local pharmacy.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze then throw the tissue
in the trash.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as counter tops, toys and doorknobs.
In addition, some sources believe that camels may be a carrier of MERS, or even where the
disease started, so minimize your contact with them.
The likelihood that anyone will contract Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, (MERS) is remote,
but we all must be careful and take every precaution. There is nothing more important than our
good health.
Refer to the following for more detailed information regarding the MERS virus:
http://www.arabnews.com/news/552921
http://www.moh.gov.sa/en/HealthAwareness/Corona/Pages/FAQ.aspx
A Novel Coronavirus Called "MERS-CoV" in the Arabian Peninsula.
http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/faq.html
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/coronavirus-arabian-peninsula-uk