MERS could be SARS v2.0

Back in April 2012, a SARS-like coronavirus was detected.  It has taken some time to develop, and in fact it is spreading slower than the original SARS outbreak of 2003 that devastated tourism in Toronto Ontario, Canada.  It has been designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as Novel Coronavirus.  Since that time, an acronym has developed and it will likely be recognized as MERS - Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome.  As of June 3, 2013 there have been 54 confirmed cases of MERS, and among those cases there have been 34 deaths reported.

The MERS coronavirus has yet to surface in the United States, but experts say it's "only a plane ride away." 

"It would be easy for this to be imported to this country," said Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "CDC works 24/7 to track infections around the world because we are all connected by the air we breathe."

The history of the virus has already been posted on Wikipedia and can be found here. There are concerns posed about 'superspreaders' accelerators of virus distribution as was found in Typhoid Mary & SARS.  These carriers are ideal hosts that are highly infectious people who seem to be a perfect host and increase the spread of a particular strain.

Thankfully, as an informed global community, there are many helpful links that are providing information to us, as well as international news outlets.  The medical community has also been monitoring the development of this virus, something I believe we can all give thanks for, as 'chance favors the prepared mind'

A great article and video by ABC News - click here 

The CDC article on this topic - click here

It has been expected that many of the lessons learned from the 2003 SARS outbreak will be applied to treating this new virus.  The outbreak peaked in April and May that year, but in early July it was declared that the outbreak had been contained.  An estimated 774 people died of the disease and 7322 infected people eventually recovered, including the Singaporean doctor whose case prompted the worldwide alert on March 15.

When it comes to controlling global outbreaks such as these we must continue to let evidence speak louder than politics.
David L. Heymann, former executive director of communicable diseases at the World Health Organization

We will continue to report on this worldwide concern, especially with helpful information about taking care of your air and preventive measures you can consider for the health of you and your family.  Back in 2003 it was clarified that there has never been a bacteria or virus identified that cannot be killed by UVC light.  Adequate dosage is what is required, so we have confidence that Second Wind Air Purifier products will provide some assistance in addressing this new concern.