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More lethal than covid-19, the MERS coronavirus returns in Qatar

Discover the latest on the resurgence of the MERS coronavirus in Qatar. More lethal than COVID-19, this infectious respiratory disease is transmitted through direct animal contact. Stay informed and take precautions to protect yourself.

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The Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) may be making a comeback, according to reports of sickness in the region surrounding Qatar.

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Three instances of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome were reported in the afternoon (MERS-CoV). The WHO has previously reported cases of coronavirus infection. Despite being more hazardous than COVID-19, this virus is not as contagious.

One person died as a result of the illness in Oman and Qatar in March and April of this year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

According to reports, every single person who became ill had direct contact with animals such as camels, sheep, and goats or consumed raw milk within 14 days of the onset of symptoms.

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Since 2012, there have been 28 MERS cases and seven deaths in Qatar, as well as 25 MERS cases and seven deaths in Oman.

What is the exact nature of MERS?

MERS, like COVID-19, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by a coronavirus discovered in September of that year. According to research, the most prevalent source of illness is zoonotic, which means it comes from animals, and studies suggest that dromedaries are the most common source of infection.

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Despite the fact that the medical establishment is already working on a vaccine for the virus, there have been 2,587 cases and 891 deaths globally as of this writing.

Patients begin to exhibit symptoms of this illness five to six days following exposure. Covid -19, for example, exhibits symptoms between two and fourteen days after exposure.

  • Fever
  • Coughing
  • Lung complications
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting

In the most severe cases, pneumonia and renal failure might develop. Residents and travelers to Qatar are advised to take necessary precautions towards the disease. 

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