MERS Virus Spreads to Saudi Arabia, 16 Now Dead in South Korea

MERS Virus scourging South Korea has spread to Saudi Arabia with 5 cases reported. The Saudi Ministry of Health statement announced this yesterday and also informed of one death of a 73-year-old man who died in the city of Turaba and had a pre-existing condition.
In South Korea, Five new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome have been confirmed in South Korea and another person has died from the virus, the country's Ministry of Health said Monday.

That brings 16 deaths attributed to the virus and 150 total cases.

The outbreak has sparked international concern, stalled the nation's economy and resulted in over 100,000 canceled tourist visits to the country.

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