MERS virus reaches Thailand, health officials report first case in 75-year-old man - TomoNews

BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand has confirmed its first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) on Thursday. This makes Thailand the fourth Asian country to report someone contracting the deadly virus this year. Thai Public Health Minister Rajata Rajatanavin told a news conference that a 75-year-old businessman from Oman had tested positive for MERS. Rajatanavin added that 59 others were being monitored for the virus, including three of the man’s relatives who traveled with him to Bangkok. Thailand’s