 "South Korea MERS cases rise to 175")
Three new cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus were reported in South Korea on Tuesday, taking the total to 175, officials said.
The toll has remained at 27, the health and welfare ministry said.
Four more patients were discharged from hospitals. The total number of those discharged increased to 54, Xinhua news agency reported.
The patient 14, called super spreader as he has infected nearly 80 people, was also discharged from a hospital.
The number of those quarantined declined from 3,833 on Monday to 2,805 on Tuesday.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app