Geographical distribution of confirmed cases of MERS in Saudi Arabia by probable region of infection and exposure, with dates of onset from January 2013 to December 2025

Since the beginning of 2025, and as of 5 January 2026, 19 MERS cases (including four fatalities) have been reported with date of onset in 2025. Among these, 17 cases (including four fatalities) have been reported in Saudi Arabia, and two imported cases have been reported in France. The patients reside in Makkah (2), Riyad (2) and Najran (1) regions in Saudi Arabia. All patients are adults, three of whom are over 65 years of age. Two patients had direct contact with camels and there was no known
contact with camels or camel products reported by the other cases. No secondary cases have been detected so far.