The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) respiratory disease has infected 122 people in the country so far. The first case was found on May 20.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) - Causes Symptoms Treatment Prevention
MERS, a newly discovered respiratory disease, was recently reported in the Arabian region. MERS is caused by a virus similar to that causing common cold and other respiratory illnesses.
MERS, a newly discovered respiratory disease, was recently reported in the Arabian region. MERS is caused by a virus similar to that causing common cold and other respiratory illnesses.
MERS infections in South Korea totaled 122 as of Thursday as 14 new cases were added. The first case was found on May 20.
Meanwhile, three confirmed patients were released from hospitals as they tested negative twice. The number of hospital discharges increased to seven with the three new discharges.
South Korean President Orders Proactive Measures to Minimize MERS Impact on Economy
Citizens in South Korea have refrained from outside activities for fear of being infected with the MERS virus. Tourism, too, has taken a hit in the country.
Citizens in South Korea have refrained from outside activities for fear of being infected with the MERS virus. Tourism, too, has taken a hit in the country.
Nearly 822 Schools in South Korea Decide to Temporarily Stop Classes Over MERS Fear
About 70% of the total institutions closed are in the Gyeonggi province where most MERS-infected cases have been allegedly found.
About 70% of the total institutions closed are in the Gyeonggi province where most MERS-infected cases have been allegedly found.
Hong Kong Health Authorities Quarantine a Woman Over Suspicion of MERS Infection
The unidentified woman had sought treatment for runny nose and fever after returning home from a trip to South Korea from May 23-27, 2015.
The unidentified woman had sought treatment for runny nose and fever after returning home from a trip to South Korea from May 23-27, 2015.
