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MERS-CoV: public health investigation and management of possible cases

Algorithm on public health investigation and management of possible cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 14 July 2014
• Last updated: 28 February 2024 — See all updates

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Algorithm for the investigation and management of possible cases of MERS-CoV

Ref: GOV-14961

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The incubation period for 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 14 July 2014
Last updated 28 February 2024 + show all updates

1. 28 February 2024

   Updated contact details on 'Algorithm for the investigation and management of possible cases of MERS-CoV'.

2. 11 October 2023

   Removed PDF version.

3. 28 June 2023

   Updated algorithm's accessible text version.

4. 4 April 2022

   Added new algorithm and accessible text version.

5. 7 August 2018

   Updated version (v31) of case algorithm. Minor changes from v 30 including formatting changes, and detail on camel exposures and co-infection.

6. 29 January 2018

   Periodic update to respiratory disease management guidance

7. 30 June 2017

   Updated version (v29) of case algorithm.

8. 24 January 2017

   Updated version (v28) of case algorithm.

9. 9 June 2015

   Updated version (v25) of case algorithm.

10. 21 April 2015

    Updated version (v24) of case algorithm.

11. 17 November 2014

    Updated algorithm.

12. 14 July 2014

    First published.