There were no secondary cases reported from this
MERS case, which may suggest that the response from
the Philippines was effective. Factors that contributed
to the large number of cases in the previous MERS
outbreaks, including gaps in infection control in health
facilities, crowded emergency departments, insufficient
awareness of MERS by HCW and patients seeking
multiple consultations11 were insignificant in this
investigation. Exported cases of MERS are still likely,
and therefore preparedness is required. The Philippines
has established guidelines to direct the control and
prevention of MERS cases.