Riyadh, Dhu-AlQa'dah 09, 1436, August 24, 2015, SPA -- The Ministry of Health said in its weekly statement today that it was recorded (49) positive confirmed cases of the Middle East respiratory syndrome virus (Corona) during the past week, including (47) cases in Riyadh and one case in each of Najran and Abha. The cases included (16) in the hospitals of the Ministry of Health, and (33) cases in the other health sectors during the period from 1 to 7 Dhu-AlQa'dah 1436 H, corresponding to 16 to 22 August 2015 of (the 34th International Week). The ministry added that 1390 samples of virus, "Corona'' were examined in the laboratories of the Ministry of Health during the same period. --SPA 12:25 LOCAL TIME 09:25 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w