This story is before the WHO UPDATE


New SARS-related coronavirus claims a third life

Jennifer Yang

Three people have now died from the new coronavirus in the Middle East — two of whom were relatives from the same Saudi Arabian household, the World Health Organization confirmed Friday.
There are now a total of seven confirmed cases, which is up one from last week. An eighth case has been deemed “probable” but confirmation of infection may not be possible, according to WHO spokesperson Glenn Thomas, who said tests are still underway.
So far, this new virus — which is genetically related to the virus that caused SARS — has b..
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