Rappler's latest stories on MERS-CoV
DOH: Patient at RITM tests negative for MERS
DOH Calabarzon Regional Director Eduardo Janairo says the patient is still under observation to determine the cause of pneumonia
South Korean man first MERS-related death since July
The victim was said to be cured already but had been battling an acute lung ailment a complication of the virus
MERS-CoV claims first death in PH
2nd UPDATE The 63 year old Saudi male showed symptoms on September 26 and was pronounced dead 3 days later the Department of Health says
South Korea declares end to MERS outbreak
UPDATED South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo Ahn: I ask the public to shake off all concerns over MERS and to resume normal daily activities including economic cultural leisure and school activities
South Korea offers insurance for tourists amid MERS-CoV outbreak
The insurance system automatically registers tourists who entered and will enter the country within 3 months from June 22 to September 21
Normality returns to hospital at center of Korea MERS crisis
The past two weeks have seen no new reported cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome MERS
MacroAsia spending over P820 million for expansion
While MacroAsia sees the continued growth of its maintenance repair overhaul and ground handling businesses this year it looks at 2015 with guarded optimism
Foreigner at RITM now clear of MERS-CoV
UPDATED The health department cannot totally commit yet that the Philippines is already MERS free since it is still monitoring the foreigner s contacts
Close contact of MERS-CoV patient tests negative
The close contact of the foreign patient will be transferred to a regular ward and will remain under observation until the 14 day incubation period ends
DOH: Foreigner in PH tests positive for MERS-CoV
UPDATED The 36 year old male patient who traveled from the Middle East is currently in isolation at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and is recovering the Department of Health says
Korean student suspected of MERS quarantined in Bacolod
The patient arrived from South Korea on June 26 and is now confined at the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital
3 South Koreans admitted to RITM negative for MERS
The Philippines remains free from the virus while South Korea reports no new MERS cases and deaths for the first time in 9 days
S. Korea cautiously reports no new MERS cases or deaths
It is the first time that the country has reported no additional infections as well as no new deaths since June 20
South Korea reports 32nd MERS death
The virus s mortality rate continues to rise even as the pace of the outbreak appears to slow
South Korean hospitals suspend services as MERS outbreak spreads
The new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome include two who were in the same hospital ward as other patients with the potentially deadly virus
Samsung heir apologizes over South Korea MERS outbreak
The Samsung Medical Centre in Seoul one of the country s top hospitals accounts for about half of all 175 confirmed cases of MERS in South Korea the largest outbreak of the disease outside Saudi Arabia
South Korea: No new MERS cases for first time in 16 days
In Thailand which reported Southeast Asia s first case of MERS since the virus was confirmed in South Korea authorities work to contain the outbreak
South Korea reports 20th MERS death
UPDATED Criticism grows over authorities ability to contain the outbreak with alarming reports of new cases slipping through a quarantine that already affects thousands
South Korea reports 3 MERS deaths as new cases fall
UPDATED The number of new cases has been gradually declining from 12 on Friday June 12 to 4 on Tuesday sparking hopes that the outbreak might be showing early signs of easing
South Korea reports 16th MERS death, 5 new cases
The total number of cases – including the 16 deaths – rises to 150 South Korea s health ministry says adding 17 patients are in unstable condition
South Korea reports 15th MERS death, 7 new cases
UPDATED The overall number of people across the nation who came into contact with patients and were put under quarantine rises to 4 856
Please don't put me under quarantine
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South Korea MERS virus outbreak 'large and complex' – WHO
World Health Organization and South Korean health authorities conduct a joint mission to review the largest MERS outbreak outside Saudi Arabia
Woman tests negative for MERS after panic in Hong Kong
Residents in Hong Kong are particularly sensitive after an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome SARS killed 299 people in the city in 2003
South Korean MERS cases rise to 122
The number of fatalities remain at 9 with no new deaths in the last 24 hours the health ministry says
Woman isolated in Hong Kong hospital over MERS
The suspected MERS carrier visited South Korea from May 23 27 officials say
Don't fear MERS, Korean doctors say
After studying the first two cases Korean researchers are able to study the virus and provide initial information on how it can be contained
Park postpones US trip as South Korea MERS death toll hits 9
UPDATED The decision to delay the June 14 18 visit came after Park s administration came under fire for its alleged insufficient response to the crisis
South Korea reports 7th MERS death, vows to end outbreak
UPDATED The latest fatality involved a 68 year old woman who came into contact with a MERS patient at a hospital in Seoul on May 27 and 28 the health ministry says
MERS in South Korea: 6th death, surge in infections
UPDATED From just 4 cases two weeks ago the total number of infections now stands at 87 including fatalities; the outbreak triggers widespread public concern in South Korea with 2 300 people placed under quarantine
South Korea vows 'all-out' fight vs MERS outbreak
UPDATED The number of infections rise to 64 after 14 new cases including one death of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome MERS are confirmed on Saturday night by the health ministry
Fresh cases, 700 schools closed in South Korea MERS outbreak
UPDATED Five more cases are confirmed bringing the total number of known infections to 35 the health ministry says
South Korea president urges action as MERS outbreak closes schools
UPDATED The current outbreak in South Korea is the largest outside Saudi Arabia
South Korea reports first MERS deaths to growing alarm
UPDATED The latest outbreak – the largest outside the Middle East – triggered widespread public alarm in the Asia s fourth largest economy
Seoul Korea president scolds health officials over MERS scare
President Park: The initial response to MERS was insufficient
Work linked to Filipino MERS cases in Saudi Arabia
The 3 Filipino MERS CoV patients in Saudi Arabia got exposed to other MERS CoV cases in different hospitals the Philippines confirms
PH to help 3 suspected MERS patients in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Health confirms that 3 Filipinos contracted the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
PH mapping Middle East hospitals with MERS cases
The Department of Foreign Affairs is also mapping hospitals that previously treated MERS cases as well as communities
MILF surrender, MERS-COV free, Pacquiao-Mayweather | The wRap
The MILF can’t guarantee the surrender of troops involved in Mamasapano A Filipina nurse diagnosed with MERS COV is in the clear Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight could be coming soon
Filipina nurse already clear of MERS-CoV
UPDATED The nurse will remain in a 10 day home quarantine following protocol
DOH: Only 2 under MERS-CoV check
One of the Filipina nurse s co passengers in a February 1 flight from Saudi Arabia will go through another round of tests as per protocol He initially tested negative for MERS
Two patients remain at RITM for MERS tests
A total of 86 co passengers of the index case test negative of the virus so far; There s no reason to panic because MERS CoV is not airborne reiterates Acting Health Secretary Janette Garin
10 more admitted to RITM for MERS-CoV check
All 10 health personnel of Evangelista Medical Specialty Hospital are manifesting symptoms of the deadly virus despite initial tests yielding negative results They will stay at RITM for another round of tests
Miriam hits Napeñas, media freedom declines, nurse with MERS pregnant | The wRap
Senator Miriam Santiago hits police officials for mishandling operations Media freedom declines because of extremist groups The Filipina nurse diagnosed with MERS is pregnant
Garin: Filipina nurse with MERS-CoV pregnant
UPDATED The 32 year old nurse who is now 4 to 5 weeks pregnant no longer has fever and is in stable condition
The year that was in public health
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MERS still 'significant' threat to Saudi
The virus has infected at least 17 people in Taif since September 5 a ministry statement says
'Sporadic' MERS cases in Saudi: health ministry
The ministry said it has recorded sporadic cases of MERS CoV around the kingdom and reiterated the need for precautions to help prevent the virus from spreading
With wheelchairs, walking sticks, pilgrims throng Mecca for hajj
Hundreds of thousands of faithful descend on Saudi Arabia s holy city for the annual hajj pilgrimage which starts on Thursday October 2
Hajj 'dream' nears for world's Muslims
From war ravaged Iraq and Syria to Ebola hit Nigeria and dozens of other nations pilgrims are converging on Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj the world s largest Muslim gathering where close to two million believers will congregate to follow the 1 400 year old tradition of Islam s Prophet Mohammed
