Sunday, November 4, 2012

Saudi confirms third case of newly discovered SARS-like virus


ABU DHABI | Sun Nov 4, 2012 11:51am EST
(Reuters) - A Saudi citizen in the capital Riyadh is the world's third confirmed case of a newly discovered SARS-related virus but he has now recovered from his illness, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
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Saudi authorities conducted tests on the new case in the Health Ministry and then sent abroad a sample which tested positive, the agency said, citing a statement from the ministry.
"The patient received the appropriate treatment and has recovered," the agency quoted the ministry as stating, adding that the man had not left Riyadh.
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/04/us-coronavirus-saudi-idUSBRE8A30EH20121104 


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