From: Transmission characteristics of MERS and SARS in the healthcare setting: a comparative study
Coronavirus | Time period | Country | Total cases | Healthcare workers (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
MERS | 20 May–5 Jul 2015 | South Korea | 186 | 25 (13.4) |
MERS | Jan 2013–May 2015 | Saudi Arabia | 787 | 106 (13.5) |
SARS | 23 Feb–12 Jun 2003 | Canada | 251 | 109 (43.4) |
SARS | 16 Nov–3 Jun 2003 | China | 5,327 | 1,002 (18.8) |
SARS | 15 Feb–31 May 2003 | Hong Kong | 1,755 | 386 (22.0) |
SARS | 25 Feb–5 May 2003 | Singapore | 238 | 97 (40.8) |
SARS | 23 Feb–14 Apr 2003 | Vietnam | 63 | 36 (57.1) |