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WHO to decide whether MERS is global health emergency

    New Scientist (1971)
    |April 15, 2020
    PubMed

    Insights

    A global meeting addresses the MERS coronavirus threat. This urgent response mirrors the 2009 swine flu pandemic, highlighting the serious nature of MERS.

    Area of Science:

    • Virology
    • Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus poses a significant public health concern.
    • Previous global health emergencies, such as the 2009 swine flu pandemic, have necessitated international coordination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To convene an emergency meeting to discuss the threat posed by the MERS coronavirus.
    • To activate a specific international procedure for addressing novel infectious disease threats.

    Main Methods:

    • Convening a high-level meeting under a pre-defined emergency protocol.
    • Utilizing a procedure previously employed for the 2009 swine flu pandemic.

    Main Results:

    • The activation of an emergency meeting signifies the perceived severity of the MERS coronavirus threat.
    • The chosen procedure indicates a precedent for responding to pandemic-level risks.

    Conclusions:

    • The convening of this meeting underscores the global health community's concern regarding MERS.
    • The established procedure provides a framework for rapid international response to emerging viral threats.

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