This document discusses the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) which was first reported in Saudi Arabia in 2012. MERS-CoV is a novel coronavirus from the same family as the virus that caused SARS. It can cause severe respiratory illness in humans. The document provides information on the virus's symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention recommendations from the WHO to reduce the spread during healthcare. It also lists several relevant references and contact information for an expert on public health and clinical nutrition in Saudi Arabia.