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North Korea Claimed They Found Cure For MERS

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.

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.

South Korea Continues To Handle MERS Outbreak

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.

Passengers wearing masks to prevent contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

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 - Dr. Kent Brantly (R) at ELWA Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia in this undated handout photograph courtesy of Samaritan's Purse.

Ebola Arrives In U.S. As First Patient Is Brought To Atlanta Hospital

Christl Leong |

Aug 03, 2014 04:10 AM EDT

An American doctor infected with the deadly Ebola virus while working to save patients infected with the disease in Liberia has arrived in the U.S. on Saturday with the second American expected to arrive later this week.