WHO Says MERS Spread Slowing as South Korea Reports 14th Death
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The spread of Middle East respiratory syndrome in South Korea is slowing thanks to effective control measures, the World Health Organization said Saturday, as the nation reported 12 new patients and a 14th death from the virus.
South Korea has confirmed 138 MERS infections since the outbreak began a month ago. A 67-year-old woman suffering from a thyroid problem and high blood pressure died Saturday after contracting the virus late last month, the health ministry said in an e-mailed statement.