Although recently there has been a slight increase in the number of identified cases across the Kingdom, there have been no cases of MERS Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) at KAUST.
To help keep our community a healthy environment, please be sure to practice good hygiene. Standard control measures and infection prevention are crucial in protection against viruses and should be adopted by all.
The World Health Organization does not advise special screening at points of entry with regard to this virus, nor does it currently recommend the application of any travel or trade restrictions. For further information and updates, visit the Ministry of Health website: http://www.moh.gov.sa
Additionally, KAUST Medical Services invites you to attend a lecture about MERS-CoV:
Wednesday, May 21
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
KAUST Medical Clinic (KMC) Staff Lounge
Topics covered:
• What is MERS-CoV?
• How does it spread?
• Who is at risk for contracting MERS-CoV?
• What are the signs and symptoms?
• How is MERS-CoV diagnosed?
• How is MERS-CoV treated?
• How can MERS-CoV be prevented?
• Update from MOH & CDC
• Useful websites
Speakers:
Dr. Alimata Gravaillac, Consultant, Emergency Department
Dr. Taqi Hashmi, Consultant, Family Medicine
Ms. Ashley Crowther, Charge Nurse
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For those of those who will be unable to attend this lecture, could you please make the notes available on The Lens. Thank you.