More fatal cases of MERS-cov are being reported for the Middle East.

Interrestingly we now appear to be gaining, rather belatedly, a better understanding of this coronavirus, with more asymptomatic cases being detected now than presiously.

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) - update 26 Jun 2013
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The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Saudi Arabia has announced 7 additional laboratory-confirmed cases and a death in a previously confirmed case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

A total of 4 cases have been detected among contacts of confirmed cases in Riyadh and the Eastern Region. They range in age from 7 to 15 years, and all were asymptomatic. Also, 2 further asymptomatic cases have been recorded among female healthcare workers in the Eastern Region and Al-Ahsa. A 7th case has been detected in a 50-year-old female in the Eastern Region. She is currently hospitalized with pulmonary disease and her condition is considered stable.

In addition, the MoH has announced the death of a previously reported confirmed case from the Eastern Region (the 32-year-old male 1st reported on [23 Jun 2013]).

Globally, from September 2012 to date, WHO has been informed of a total of 77 laboratory-confirmed cases of infection with MERS-CoV, including 40 deaths.

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26 Jun 2013 MERS-CoV - Eastern Mediterranean (35): Saudi Arabia, WHO