1. Definition & Symptoms: MERS(Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus) is part of a species of viruses called coronaviruses, including SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and the common cold. The virus can incubate in a body from 5 days to 14 days before showing symptoms. In the initial stage, symptoms begin with fever, chills, and diarrhea, and can progress to pneumonia and kidney failure.
2. Since the initial MERS outbreak in S.Korea, MERS has not yet spread through communities but only through hospitals where the first infected patiented stayed.
3. The death by MERS had two things in common; they had been suffering from low immune functions by their long-term chronic diseases. Also, they were the aged. The Dead Cases by MERS in South Korea 2015 (Age, Gender, Basal diseases, Date of Death) June 12th, 11 Dead in total (Keep updated)
4. Prevention: There are two simple rules that all can follow in every occasion.
- For every person, wash and wash your hands with soap more than 20 minutes! There are 6 steps how to wash your hands professionally but very easy to follow.
- When you are about to sneeze or cough, please cover your nose and mouth.
5. Please let the medical staffs know that you've been to middle east region.
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