Considerations for mass gathering events and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS - CoV) Interim guidance

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Editors: WHO
Publication date: 5 August 2015
Languages: English

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Overview

This document presents organizers and hosts of international mass gatherings with proposed steps to improve public health preparedness to prevent, contain, and mitigate the impact of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). This document is based on current evidence generated among scientific disciplines, operational research, and academic networks related to mass gatherings.

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