Middle East respiratory syndrome: Global update watchlist
The WHO DON MERS-CoV global update item dated 24 December 2025 remains on the radar watchlist because of its zoonotic source and healthcare clusters.
Radar score
64
Monitoring priority out of 100
Patojen: MERS-CoV
Aile: Coronaviridae
Incubation: A 2 to 14 day window is generally used for clinical and contact monitoring.
Transmission and severity
Operational reading
Transmission
Transmission is linked to zoonotic camel exposure and limited spread through close contact in healthcare settings; sustained community spread is monitored case by case.
Severity
Healthcare readiness matters because of severe pneumonia, respiratory failure, and the potential for high severity in risk groups.
Symptom
Findings to monitor
Prevention
Priority steps
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Treatment
Clinical note
Specific approved treatment is limited; supportive respiratory care, infection control, and contact monitoring are required.
Geographic context
Where is it being monitored?
Monitoring tags
Operational triggers
Context-specific signal
Latest changes for this disease
Sources