#merscov

I had this drawing hidden there, I forgot to upload it but well.

This is my version of the Mers-Cov virus, originating from the Middle East and main from Arabia, it was not as spread as Covid-19 but it was dangerous at the time. I really like the clothes of the region 😅

Emerging diseases: Is MERS-CoV a threat for Africa?

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DOH reports new MERS-CoV case in PHL

The report said the foreigner is now confined at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa City.

This is the second MERS-CoV case in the country.

In February, a Filipina nurse who arrived from Saudi Arabia tested positive for the virus. Later that same month, she as cleared of the virus.

Following her recovery, Health Secretary Janette Garin declared that the Philippines no…

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that may cause a range of illnesses in humans from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Viruses of this family also cause a number of animal diseases.

A Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been seen in humans before. This particular coronavirus is rare but can cause serious illness.

In confirmed cases of illness in humans, common symptoms have been acute, serious respiratory illness with fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. Based on current clinical experience, the infection generally presents as pneumonia. It has caused kidney failure and death in some cases. It is important to note that the current understanding of the illness caused by this infection is based on a limited number of cases and may change as more information becomes available.

Health providers should advise their patients to take the same steps as they would for other respiratory illnesses such as :

Stay home (self-isolate) until symptoms are improved, and get plenty of rest.

Limit contact with caregivers or visitors. Caregivers and others in the household should clean their hands frequently.

Clean your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, particularly after coughing or blowing your nose.

Practice good respiratory etiquette by covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue away. Throw the tissue away in a waste bin. Wash your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after disposing of the used tissue.

Don't share drinks, eating utensils, toothbrushes, cigarettes, towels, washcloths or bed linen with others.

Health providers should use their judgement to assess if additional prevention messages are needed given their patient's health status and personal circumstance.