Republic of Korea reports 2 more deaths in MERS outbreak, 3 new cases Monday, June 22, 2015 | 16:37:38 (VOVworld) – The Republic of Korea reported Monday 2 more deaths in its Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak and 3 new cases, bringing Korea’s death toll to 27 and its number of infections to 172. Policemen wearing masks to prevent contracting MERS stand guard in front of Japanese Embassy in Seoul, June 22, 2015. (Photo: Reuters) The Ministry of Health says more than 90 percent of all fatalities have involved old people or people with existing health problems that were apparently worsened by MERS. New MERS cases appear to stem from contact with MERS patients at the hospitals. Tag VOV VOVworld Republic of Korea MERS 2 more deaths 3 new cases 90 percent of all fatalities old people Feedback Submit Others US readies 375 million USD arms aid package for Ukraine UN urges states to use sway now over Israel, Hezbollah to avoid war 2024 Hanoi Autumn Festival spotlights capital city’s culture, history UN, Canada, Russia provide relief aid for typhoon Yagi victims in Vietnam