
South Korea posted the worst quarterly economic growth figures in six years this week, having been hit by the spread of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Weak exports, severe drought and reduced tourism have all added to the
by Sarkis Zeronian26 Jul 2015, 4:01 AM PST0

Public health officials continue to announce deaths resulting from MERS, despite South Korean healthcare workers claiming the virus has “peaked.” The government announced eight new cases and another death, bringing the total number of fatalities to 20.
by Michael Lucchese17 Jun 2015, 1:10 PM PST0

China has taken steps to increase the national health warning regarding South Korea’s deadly MERS outbreak as the South Korean government announced new MERS-related deaths this Monday.
by Michael Lucchese15 Jun 2015, 9:21 AM PST0

On Thursday, Hong Kong health officials tested two patients for the MERS virus striking at the heart of South Korea. At least one patient was confirmed not to have the deadly disease.
by Michael Lucchese11 Jun 2015, 1:46 PM PST0

Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau have each issued travel warnings for South Korea, where a deadly outbreak of the MERS virus is spreading rapidly.
by Michael Lucchese9 Jun 2015, 12:19 PM PST0