News tagged with critical condition

Saudi health workers sickened by SARS-like virus

A deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS has apparently spread from patients to health care workers in eastern Saudi Arabia, health officials said Wednesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes May 16, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

First proof of patient-to-nurse infection of coronavirus, WHO says

Two Saudi health workers have contracted the deadly coronavirus from patients, marking the first evidence of transmission in a hospital setting, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes May 15, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Three new cases of SARS-like virus in Saudi Arabia

Three new cases of a new SARS-like virus have been detected in Saudi Arabia, the World Health Organisation reported Friday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes May 03, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

No travel measures despite Saudi SARS-like virus toll

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday said there was no need for travel restrictions in Saudi Arabia as the death toll from a SARS-like virus there rose to 11, but urged international vigilance.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes May 07, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Taiwan confirms first case of H7N9 bird flu outside China

Taiwan on Wednesday reported the first case of the H7N9 bird flu outside of mainland China.