South Korea has reported its 36th death from the deadly MERS virus.
According
to South Korean health ministry, the latest fatality, who had lung
cancer, died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Seoul.
The
country has confirmed 186 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome infections
while more than 560 people remain in quarantine after possible exposure
to the potentially deadly virus.
A total of 125 of those diagnosed with the virus have recovered and been released from hospital.
The latest MERS outbreak started on May 20 when a 68-year-old man was diagnosed after returning from a trip to Saudi Arabia.
South Korea has thus far recorded the highest number of cases outside of Saudi Arabia.
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