QNA/Doha
The Supreme Council of Health has confirmed the first case of Mers Corona Virus for 2014.
A 71-year-old Qatari man with a history of diabetes is receiving treatment in hospital. The diagnosis was confirmed at the national reference laboratory in Doha.
SCH stated that the patient became ill when he was visiting Saudi Arabia. He was travelling by road to Al-Ahsa city and had to be hospitalised after becoming ill. He was then transferred to Qatar by air ambulance and was in quarantine and isolation.
The Rapid Response Team of the SCH conducted an epidemiological investigation including line listing of all close contacts to the case and initiated screening.
Health education about appropriate preventive measures was given to the contacts along with close follow-up for any symptoms.
Infection prevention and control measures in all health facilities have been reinforced by the SCH.
