Saudi girl, 14, latest confirmed case of MERS June 5, 2013 -- Updated 1155 GMT (1955 HKT) The girl is in stable condition To date, the WHO has been informed of 54 cases, including 30 deaths (CNN) -- A 14-year-old Saudi girl is the latest confirmed case of the sometimes deadly MERS virus, the WHO said Wednesday. To date, the World Health Organization has been informed of 54 cases, including 30 deaths. The Saudi health ministry told the agency that the girl became ill on May 29. She is in stable condition. Your MERS questions answered Middle East respiratory symptom coronavirus, or MERS, acts like a cold virus and attacks the respiratory system, the U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said. 5 things to know Opinion: Why MERS virus is so scary