Middle East respiratory syndrome in the Republic of Korea: transparency and communication are key
10.5365/WPSAR.2015.6.2.011
- Author:
Fung Isaac Chun-Hai
;
Tse Zion Tsz Ho
;
Chan Benedict Shing Bun
;
Fu King-Wa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
2015;6(3):1-2
- CountryWHO-WPRO
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The 2015 outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in the Republic of Korea is the largest outbreak outside the Middle East since MERS was discovered in 2012. Its origin was a single imported case after the patient travelled to endemic countries.
