Historical outbreak briefing · Updated June 1, 2026

Novel coronavirus infection - update

0 confirmed 0 probable 20 deaths Source: WHO

The novel coronavirus infection was first reported on May 18, 2013, by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the current status of the outbreak is ongoing.

As of the latest report, there are 41 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection. The WHO reports that all 41 cases are confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases. Unfortunately, there have been 20 reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 48.8%.

The outbreak has been reported in three countries: Germany (DE), France (FR), and the United Kingdom (GB). The WHO has not reported any information on the current geographic spread of the outbreak, including any vessel or aircraft transit context.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the WHO, which is working closely with national authorities to monitor the situation and provide guidance. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news.

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