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2013-07-26 Arabia

Virus Fears, Mecca Work Downsizes Saudi Hajj Pilgrimage

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Posted by trailing wife 2013-07-26 00:31|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 The broadest probe yet into the deadly MERS virus that erupted in Saudi Arabia last year says older patients, men, and people with underlying medical conditions are particularly at risk.

That's over 80% of Hajis.

Posted by phil_b 2013-07-26 01:05|| 2013-07-26 01:05|| Front Page Top

#2
MERS, short for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus which can lead to acute pneumonis and renal failure.... that's the ticket.

yeah.

Posted by Threater Flusoper9823 2013-07-26 05:01|| 2013-07-26 05:01|| Front Page Top

#3 In Other News: Gaia treats virus with virus.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-07-26 09:13|| 2013-07-26 09:13|| Front Page Top

#4 MERS, short for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus which can lead to acute pneumonis and renal failure...

If the MERS don't git ya, the Islam will. Your call which is worse.

Posted by SteveS 2013-07-26 14:06|| 2013-07-26 14:06|| Front Page Top

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