New York Times: After MERS, South Korea Authorizes Prison for Quarantine Scofflaws
“Stung by the outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome, South Korea has passed a law authorizing prison terms of up to two years for people who defy quarantine orders or lie about their potential exposure to an infectious disease…” (Sang-Hun, 6/26).

Reuters: South Korea hospitals to monitor emergency room visitors in battle on MERS
“South Korea has ordered hospitals to track all emergency ward visitors, after a large outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) was blamed on difficulties locating every person exposed to the disease, the health ministry said on Thursday…” (Kim, 6/25).

Reuters: South Korean man who was China’s only MERS case recovers
“A South Korean man who became China’s only case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has fully recovered and is being released from a Chinese hospital on Friday, the South Korean health ministry said…” (Park, 6/26).