2 in Florida Show Symptoms of Deadly Middle Eastern Virus

Two healthcare workers at an Orlando-area hospital were exposed to a patient with the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and are now showing symptoms, officials say.

The Dr. P. Phillips Hospital healthcare workers, who were exposed to the patient with the second confirmed case of the MERS virus in the U.S., reportedly developed "flu-like symptoms" within 24 to 72 hours after contact.

2 healthcare workers who were exposed to #MERS case in Orlando hospital developed flu-like symptoms. One after 24 hours, one after 72 hours.

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