Update on suspected MERS case
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (June 12) reported the outstanding test results of a suspected case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
The case pending test results yesterday (June 11) tested negative for MERS Coronavirus upon preliminary testing by the CHP's Public Health Laboratory Services Branch.
"Regarding the latest number of suspected cases notified in the last 24 hours and their preliminary test results, we will update the public in due course," a spokesman for the CHP said.
Ends/Friday, June 12, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:29
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