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S. Korea says MERS outbreak shows signs of subsiding

South Korea said Friday that the MERS outbreak that has killed 24 people appears to have begun subsiding, as it reported one new caseā€”the lowest rate of new infections in two weeks.

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MERS outbreak shows old habits die hard in South Korea

South Korea's growing MERS outbreak has laid bare the country's poor handling of disasters despite President Park Geun-Hye's pledge to overhaul public safety measures following last year's ferry disaster, experts say.

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South Korea reports 20th MERS death

South Korea Wednesday announced its 20th death from the MERS virus as criticism grew of efforts to contain the outbreak, with alarming reports of new cases slipping through a quarantine that already affects thousands.

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S. Korea reports 15th MERS death, seven new cases (Update)

South Korea Sunday reported its 15th death from the MERS virus as the growing outbreak that has now infected 145 forced one of the nation's biggest hospitals to suspend most services.

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S.Korea reports 14th MERS death, 12 new cases

South Korea on Saturday reported the 14th death from an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), with 12 new cases including that of an ambulance driver who moved a patient infected with the deadly virus.

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S. Korea reports sixth MERS death, surge in infections

South Korea recorded its sixth death and biggest single day jump in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) infections Monday, with 23 new cases in the largest outbreak of the potentially deadly virus outside Saudi Arabia.

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S. Korea vows 'all-out' effort to curb growing MERS outbreak

South Korea reported its fifth death from MERS as the government on Sunday vowed "all-out" measures to curb the outbreak that was threatening to spread nationwide, including tracking mobile phones of those in quarantine.

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Seoul mayor declares 'war' on MERS after fourth death

South Korea reported Friday a fourth death from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), as an infected doctor fuelled fears of a fresh surge in cases and prompted Seoul's mayor to declare "war" on the virus.

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Seoul plastic surgery clinic probed over staff selfies

South Korean health authorities said Monday they are investigating a plastic surgery clinic in Seoul after photographs emerged online showing medical staff partying in an operating theatre.

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