Saudi Arabia is warning those dealing with camels to take precautions as the number of infections in the kingdom from a respiratory illness linked to the animals rises further.| If I'm around a camel I've got more things to worry about than Mers. Camels are just plain nasty creatures... |
| Though some are very beautiful and inspire loving feelings. |
It says the ministry issued the advice after scientific studies commissioned by the Health Ministry proved a connection between camels and the virus that causes the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.
The guidance came after the country reported six more deaths from Mers on Saturday. A total of 139 people have died and 480 have been confirmed to have contracted the virus in Saudi Arabia since it was discovered in 2012.