New episode of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus outbreak in Saudi Arabia: an emerging public health threat

Highlights

• Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is resurgent in Saudi Arabia.

• Intercontinental travel facilitates the spread of MERS-CoV infection to other global locations.

• Improved vigilance is imperative to curb the dissemination of infection.

• Discovery of an effective therapy and prophylaxis is a public health priority.