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: Public Health England
• Published: 20 May 2014
• Last updated: 1 February 2019 — See all updates

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

Ref: PHE publications gateway number GW-120

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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.

Published 20 May 2014
Last updated 1 February 2019 + show all updates

1. 1 February 2019

   Added updated algorithm.

2. 20 May 2014

   First published.