“K-Culture Festival in Chengdu 2015” delayed due to MERS
The upcoming K-Culture Festival in Chengdu 2015 has been delayed due to the aftermath of MERS outbreak in Korea.
“Inkigayo” to hold recording sessions privately due to MERS outbreak
In light of the recent MERS outbreak in South Korea, SBS Inkigayo has put up preventive measures to protect their artists, staff members and fans.
Mnet postpones M! Countdown’s “Summer Special” due to MERS scare
As the panic regarding the spread of MERS remains strong in South Korea, Mnet M! Countdown has put down necessary precautions on their upcoming recordings and schedules.
BTS cancels anniversary fan meeting due to MERS scare
To protect BTS (Bulletproof Boy Scouts) and their fans from the recent MERS outbreak, Big Hit Entertainment announces the cancellation of their fan meeting.
Korean professor kicks foreign students out for wearing face masks to prevent MERS
It has been reported that a professor at Sungkyunkwan University has kicked foreign students out of lecture for wearing face masks to prevent MERS.
JTBC’s “Off To School” postpones June 8th recording due to MERS scare
JTBC has taken precautions against the current MERS scare, postponing the recording for Off To School.
Two Korean doctors broke MERS protocol and visited the Philippines last weekend
Two Korean doctors under the suspicion of MERS broke protocol over the weekend by travelling to the Philippines over the weekend.
MERS claims 7th life with 8 more confirmed cases including first teenager
In a recent update regarding the MERS outbreak in South Korea, reports confirm a sixth and seventh victim has died from the virus as well as eight additional confirmed cases.
MERS outbreak leaves over 2300 people quarantined and 1300 schools closed in South Korea
With the introduction of the MERS epidemic, over 2300 people have been reported to be quarantined with 1300 school closings.
Samsung Medical Center identified as a source of MERS in Korea
Recently, one of Korea’s most prestigious hospitals, Samsung Medical Center, was identified as a source of infection for MERS.
