MERS-CoV worldwide overview
Situation update, 1 June 2026
Since the previous update on 4 May 2026, and as of 1 June 2026, two new MERS cases, including one fatality, in Saudi Arabia have been reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO). Both cases are male adults and have unknown source of infection. One case had date of reporting in March 2026 and the fatal case had date of reporting in April 2026.
Since the beginning of 2026, and as of 1 June 2026, two MERS cases, including one fatality, have been reported in Saudi Arabia.
Since April 2012, and as of 1 June 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.
Distribution of confirmed MERS-CoV cases
Since April 2012, and as of 1 June 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.
Since April 2012, and as of 1 June 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.
Since April 2012, and as of 1 June 2026, a total of 2 649 MERS cases, including 960 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.
Since April 2012, and as of 4 May 2026, a total of 2 647 MERS cases, including 959 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.
ECDC assessment
Human cases of MERS continue to be reported in the Arabian Peninsula. However, the number of new cases detected and reported through surveillance has dropped to the lowest level since 2014. The probability of sustained human-to-human transmission among the general population in Europe remains very low and the impact of the disease in the general population is considered low. The current MERS situation poses a low risk to the EU/EEA, as stated in the Rapid Risk Assessment published by ECDC on 29 August 2018, which also provides details of the last person reported with the disease in Europe.