A press conference for the highly anticipated action blockbuster “Assassination“ has been cancelled due to concerns over the spread of MERS. The film stars A-list actors Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Jung Jae, and Ha Jung Woo as members of a team that is preparing to carry out an assassination. The movie is set in historical… Continue reading “Assassination” Film Starring Jun Ji Hyun and Lee Jung Jae Cancels Press Conference Due to MERS Concerns
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Kim Jong Kook Reveals the Thoughtful Reason Why He Didn’t Wear a Mask in Hong Kong Despite MERS Scare
Singer Kim Jong Kook visited Hong Kong without a mask, and was asked about it by local media. Kim Jong Kook touched down in Hong Kong on June 6 for the “2015 Hong Kong Youth Music Festival” and greeted the local fans. On June 7, a Chinese media outlet reported that he wasn’t wearing a… Continue reading Kim Jong Kook Reveals the Thoughtful Reason Why He Didn’t Wear a Mask in Hong Kong Despite MERS Scare
Korean Government’s List of Hospitals with MERS Cases Riddled with Errors
Following criticisms regarding its decision to keep the names and locations of hospitals dealing with MERS patients from the general public, the Korean government has now officially released a list of clinics and hospitals where the virus has been diagnosed. However, the government is now facing a new barrage of criticism after numerous errors were… Continue reading Korean Government’s List of Hospitals with MERS Cases Riddled with Errors
Nine More Cases of MERS Reported in Korea; Total Reaches 50
Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on June 6 that nine more cases of MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) have been reported in the country, which brings the total number of confirmed cases in Korea to 50. The number of deaths caused by MERS in Korea is currently four. Three of these newly confirmed… Continue reading Nine More Cases of MERS Reported in Korea; Total Reaches 50
“Music Core” Takes Precautions against MERS
With MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) causing great concern, it has been revealed that MBC‘s “Music Core” will be taking precautions against it. They have requested everyone to wear a mask. They announced, “‘Music Core’ has requested all of the participants and fans to wear a mask. They must wear a mask in order to… Continue reading “Music Core” Takes Precautions against MERS
Korean MERS Patient Reported to Have Recovered and Discharged from Hospital
While MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) is shaking up Korea with anxiety, the first patient to recover from MERS during the current outbreak has been reported. According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare on June 6, the 63-year-old wife of the index case of MERS was discharged from the hospital after recovering from MERS. Her… Continue reading Korean MERS Patient Reported to Have Recovered and Discharged from Hospital
Korean Ministry of Health Finally Reveals Hospital Name With Confirmed MERS Cases
There’s a lot of tension and anxiety in South Korea right now with the outbreak of MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) shaking up the country, and there’s also a lot of anger towards the government for its perceived mishandling of a very sensitive and urgent situation. In the case when an epidemic is possible, the question of… Continue reading Korean Ministry of Health Finally Reveals Hospital Name With Confirmed MERS Cases
These Six Items Have Been Flying Off the Shelves since MERS Outbreak in South Korea
Korean consumer habits are reflecting their fear over the recent outbreak of the MERS virus. According to convenience store chain 7-Eleven, sales of the following items have seen a marked increase over the period of May 28 to June 3, during which five more people have been diagnosed with the virus. 1. Masks (710.6 percent increase)… Continue reading These Six Items Have Been Flying Off the Shelves since MERS Outbreak in South Korea
Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Makes Twitter Private in Midst of Rising Concern Over MERS
As Korea continues in a state of unease due to the rising numbers of MERS cases – currently numbering 35 – and those in quarantine – a number that has risen by 300 since yesterday to over 1600 – the Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has protected its Twitter account (@KoreaCDC), effectively making it private and… Continue reading Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Makes Twitter Private in Midst of Rising Concern Over MERS
5 Reasons Why Korea’s Handling of the MERS Outbreak Has Citizens Mad
Korean news is abuzz with continuous updates on the MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in the country – which currently – as of the morning of June 4 – stands at 35 confirmed cases and over 1300 potentials in quarantine, a combined figure of those in standard quarantine and home quarantine. Among the news is… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Korea’s Handling of the MERS Outbreak Has Citizens Mad