MERS-CoV [to 5 September 2015]
Global Alert and Response (GAR) – Disease Outbreak News (DONs)
:: 2 September 2015 – Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia
:: 1 September 2015 – Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Jordan

WHO: Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and the Hajj
September 2015 — The International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) noted that progress to control the virus is not yet sufficient and until this is achieved, the world will remain at significant risk for further outbreaks. The current outbreak is also occurring near the start of the Hajj and many pilgrims will return to countries with weak surveillance and health systems.

WHO: Considerations for mass gathering events and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS – CoV)
September 2015 — In anticipation of the Hajj, which will start shortly, this interim guidance document presents organizers 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).