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MERS-CoV: epidemiological protocols to assess cases and their close contacts in the UK

Epidemiological protocols to assess early Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases and their close contacts in the UK.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
4 April 2014
Last updated
15 July 2025 鈥� See all updates

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This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

The epidemiological and virological investigation of the first cases of acute respiratory infection associated with Middle East respiratory coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and their close contacts is essential in order to inform guidance and policy in directing the United Kingdom鈥檚 public health response.

The epidemiological methods to guide data collection for the comprehensive assessment of the 鈥渇irst few hundred cases and their close contacts鈥� are set out in this document. The protocol outlines the investigation of persons with laboratory confirmed MERS-CoV infection, along with their close contacts.

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Published 4 April 2014
Last updated 15 July 2025 show all updates

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