MERS
MERS-Cov Outbreak In The Philippines? Authorities Contain 2 Cases
| Quadey Humile | | Jul 06, 2015 07:28 PM EDT |
Health officials in the Philippines confirmed on Monday July 6, the second Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) case in the country.
South Korea to Pump $20 Billion in Economy Hard Hit by MERS
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 03, 2015 10:27 AM EDT |
South Korea has announced this Friday, July 3 its plans to pump at least $20 billion in its economy which has suffered due to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus.
South Korea Announces $13.5 Billion Stimulus to Combat Economic Effects of MERS
| Benjie Batanes | | Jun 26, 2015 04:47 AM EDT |
South Korea's finance ministry announced on Thursday that it will release 15 trillion Won (roughly $13.5 billion) to counteract the adverse effect on the economy brought by the MERS virus in the country, Wall Street Journal reported.
Thailand MERS: 175 Thais Exposed To Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
| Sarah Mae Tejares | | Jun 23, 2015 09:17 AM EDT |
As South Korea has been reportedly no case of new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome patient, Thailand health ministry confirmed there are 175 people were exposed to MERS. The people who were reportedly exposed to MERS have been instructed to stay away from public.
MERS Threatens South Korea’s Tourism and Economy
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jun 23, 2015 07:31 AM EDT |
May 20, when the first MERS related case was reported, its outbreak scares away tourists and domestic consumers enough to have the government to worry about its effect on their economy.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Suggests Wearing Mask to Prevent Spreading MERS
| Marie de Vera | | Jun 21, 2015 09:17 AM EDT |
These days where the MERS or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome serves as a culprit to people who may be infected by merely having close contact with the infected individual through its virus particles. It’s said to be transferred by means of coughing or sneezing thus transferring the virus particles to the other person who was in direct contact with the infected.
Thailand MERS Case, Health Public Minister Confirms
| Sarah Mae Tejares | | Jun 20, 2015 06:27 PM EDT |
Thailand public minister Rajata Rajatanavin confirmed the first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or known as MERS, in the country on Thursday. The confirmation came after when a man had been confirmed positive in MERS.
North Korea Claimed They Found Cure For MERS
| Sarah Mae Tejares | | Jun 20, 2015 06:17 PM EDT |
As South Korea still facing Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or known as MERS, their neighbor North Korea is now claiming they found a cure for the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) said there's no known cure or vaccine for MERS. However, the state-run media in Pyongyang reports a drug called Kumdang is a cure of the illness.
WHO Urges People Not To Drink Camel Urine To Avoid MERS
| Sarah Mae Tejares | | Jun 18, 2015 05:52 AM EDT |
World Health Organization (WHO) urges people in some parts of Middle East to avoid drinking camel urine as it may cause Middle East Respiratory syndrome (MERS). As a matter of fact, drinking a camel's wee is common in some parts of Middle East as some people believed it could relieve pain and a remedy to any sickness.
Saudi Arabia Confirms 5 MERS Cases As 16th Death Reported In South Korea
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT |
Over the past week, there have been five cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome confirmed in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from its Ministry of Health. Of the cases, one is the death of a man, 73, in Turaba City. The elderly man reportedly had a preexisting illness prior to contracting MERS.
Chinese Airlines Cut Flights To Korea; Seven New Cases Of MERS Confirmed In South Korea
| Althea Serad | | Jun 15, 2015 06:03 AM EDT |
China is strengthening its to prevent the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in the country as its first patient, a South Korean national, is recovering from one of its hospitals.
South Korea MERS Outbreak Reaches Its Peak; Hospitals Sealed Off As 11th Death Reported
| Althea Serad | | Jun 12, 2015 09:22 AM EDT |
The 11th death from the outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in South Korea has been confirmed. On Friday, South Korea’s Health Ministry said the 11th death is that of a 72-year-old woman, adding that she previously had pneumonia.
Running Man' Kim Jong Kook Of Korea Visits Hong Kong Despite MERS Scare, Actor Refuses To Wear Face Mask
| Diadem Pambid | | Jun 08, 2015 12:22 AM EDT |
Despite the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) scare in South Korea, some stars refuse to be driven into fear of acquiring the infection. One of these stars is none other than “Running Man’s” Spartakook, Kim Jong Kook. Kook recently made a visit to Hong Kong, with a mask obviously missing from his face.
MERS Kills 5th Person In South Korea; 24 Infected Hospitals Disclosed
| Althea Serad | | Jun 07, 2015 11:03 PM EDT |
The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus has already killed five people in South Korea. On Sunday, the country announced that it is strengthening measures to stop the disease from spreading further.
Ebola, MERS Concern Surround Mecca Pilgrimage, Muslims From Ebola-Stricken Countries Banned
| Kristina Fernandez | | Oct 03, 2014 04:23 AM EDT |
Saudi Arabia has enforced stricter health precautions against spreading Ebola and MERS viruses as three million pilgrims from around the world flock Mecca for the annual Islamic hajj pilgrimage that began Thursday.
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