10/06/2012

News Round Up 10/06/2012

Posted by Andrew |

  • "A man who flew home to the UK on an Emirates flight from Dubai has been diagnosed as having a potentially deadly viral disease. Tests revealed that the 38-year-old man, who returned to Glasgow, Scotland on a connecting flight from Dubai on Tuesday, has Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF). Three passengers who were sitting close to him on the Emirates flight EK027 are being contacted directed to ensure there has been no transmission although doctors say the risk to other passengers is "extremely low"."

    tags: uae dubai emirates diseases healthcare

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