RIYADH, May 15 (KUNA) -- The Saudi Ministry of Health announced on Thursday three deaths caused by the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS or coronavirus) in the last 24 hours.
The three victims were earlier diagnosed as MERS patients, the ministry said in a statement on its website.
The new fatalities bring the total number to 160 out of 514 confirmed infection cases. (end) od.hb