calendar>>May 23. 2015 Juche 104
Respiratory Epidemic Spreads in S. Korea
Pyongyang, May 23 (KCNA) -- Respiratory epidemic broke out in S. Korea, according to its KBS.

A man who had been to a Mideast country was confirmed infected with Mideast respiratory syndrome called MERS.

His wife was also infected and similar symptom was found in an old man in 70s who stayed at the same room.

Dozens of medical workers who were treating the patient were all quarantined to be checked for infection.

It was reported that 40 percent of those infected reportedly lost their lives worldwide.

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