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Why the MERS virus has spread so quickly in South Korea

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The World Health Organization is warning that the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea is likely to get worse, as more than 1,300 people remain under quarantine Wednesday, while confirmed cases of infection has grown to 30 people.

Added on the 03/06/2015 21:30:25 - Copyright : Reuters - Next Media

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