Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus. It spreads through close contact. This includes caring for or living with an infected person.

Most cases of MERS occur in or near the Arabian Peninsula which includes the following countries:

Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Oman
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
Qatar
Bahrain

There have been no cases of MERS in New York City.

If you get a fever, cough or shortness of breath within 14 days after traveling in the Arabian Peninsula, contact your health care provider and mention your recent travel.

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