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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Corona Virus (MERS-CoV) is a viral respiratory illness.

Patients with MERS-CoV have been reported to have the following symptoms: fever, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing. Other possible symptoms are diarrhea and kidney failure.

You can prevent getting MERS-CoV by:

• Washing your hands often with soap and water.
• Covering your nose and mouth with tissue paper when you cough or sneeze. Dispose used tissue paper immediately and properly.
• Avoiding touching your face—especially the eye area, nose, and mouth—with unwashed hands.
• Regularly cleaning frequently touched surfaces (e.g. door knobs, handles).
• Avoiding close contact with people who have tested positive for MERS-CoV.
• Make sure children follow these precautions.

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