South Korea Reports 16th MERS Death

South Korea reported its 16th death Monday and five new infections in the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). The Health Ministry said the total number of cases, including the 16 deaths, rose to 150, with 17 patients in unstable condition. So far all of the infections have occurred in medical facilities and those who have died have had pre-existing health conditions, such as diabetes. One of South Korea's largest, most prestigious hospitals in the capital,...

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