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Scientists develop promising MERS vaccine
Scientists have produced a prototype vaccine with promising results in treating MERS.
Scientists say they have produced a prototype vaccine against the lung infection MERS coronavirus that has shown promising results.
According to the study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the vaccine has been successful in guarding monkeys and camels against the deadly disease.
“The data...
South Korea pledges $45.2 million to fight MERS as death toll reaches 19
South Korea has reported three more fatalities from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), bringing the death toll to 19 in an outbreak that began in May.
South Korea’s Health Ministry on Tuesday also confirmed four new cases, bringing to 154 the total number of confirmed cases.
According to the ministry, 17 of the 154 people have also been cured and released from hospital.
Meanwhile, 16 of...
South Korea MERS outbreak kills 14th patient, more cases expected
As South Korea reported its 14th fatality from an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), in addition to the 12 new cases, the World Health Organization warned the “large and complex” outbreak will cost more lives.
“Because the outbreak has been large and is complex, more cases should be anticipated,” Keiji Fukuda, who is leading a WHO team, told a news conference in Sejong, South...
MERS virus spreading across Asia, South Korea fails to contain outbreak
Hong Kong issued a red alert and advised against traveling to South Korea, where an epidemic of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is gaining pace. The virus is spreading despite attempts to contain the outbreak.
In Korea, the number of infected people passed 100 this week, reaching 122 on Thursday. Tenth patient died from the disease, health officials said on Thursday. Most of the victims are...
Dangerous MERS virus kills 38 in Saudi Arabia
Two patients, who were hospitalized over the suspicion of being infected with a new coronavirus, have died in Saudi Arabia. Thus, the total number of deaths from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the country has reached 38.
The number of patients has increased to 65 people, according to the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom.
Earlier, Russia’s chief sanitary doctor warned tourists...
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