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 September 2025

Since the previous update on 1 September 2025, and as of 6 October 2025, one new MERS fatality in Saudi Arabia with date of onset in July 2025 has been reported by the World Health Organisation Eastern Mediterranean Region (WHO EMRO). The case reported no contact with camels, had comorbidities, and resided in the Riyad province. All close contacts are being followed up with no secondary cases reported so far.

Since the beginning of 2025, and as of 6 October 2025, 12 MERS cases have been reported in Saudi Araba with date of onset in 2025, including three fatalities.

Since April 2012, and as of 6 October 2025, a total of 2640 cases of MERS, including 958 deaths, have been reported by health authorities worldwide.