Guidance

MERS-CoV: public health investigation and management of close contacts of confirmed cases

An algorithm on the public health investigation and management of close contacts of MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus).

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
20 May 2014
Last updated
15 July 2025 鈥� See all updates

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Ref: PHE publications gateway number GW-120

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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 incubation period for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is currently considered to be up to 14 days. Any respiratory illness occurring in the 14 days following last contact with a confirmed case of MERS-CoV is considered relevant.

Close contacts should self-isolate and alert their GP as soon as possible: where the close contacts are healthcare workers this should be their manager or occupational health service. Symptoms would include fever, cough or any other respiratory symptoms.

Updates to this page

Published 20 May 2014
Last updated 15 July 2025 show all updates

  1. Rebranded page to UKHSA. No change to content.

  2. Added updated algorithm.

  3. First published.

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