South Korea Friday reported its fourth death from an outbreak of the MERS virus that has infected dozens of people, seen hundreds of schools closed and caused thousands to cancel travel plans. The health ministry had also confirmed five new…
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For the first time since 1990, the South Korea Pride Parade was rejected by the police. Namdaemun Police Station and Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency denied permit for the march, expecting a standoff between LGBT and Christian groups. Last year, groups…
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Local hospitals have been reminded to remain vigilant and to stand ready to screen and isolate individuals suspected to suffer from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) Coronavirus, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Wednesday (Jun 3). South Korea…
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Seoul (AFP) – South Korea’s health minister apologised on Sunday for failing to halt an outbreak of the MERS virus, vowing “utmost efforts” to curb the disease’s spread as the number infected rose to 15. “We apologise for causing concern…
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