US Researchers Report 'Early Success' With Experimental MERS Vaccine, While South Korea Puts An End To Outbreak

In its struggle against the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, South Korea has finally declared victory. The deadly disease had killed 36 people and affected Asia's fourth-largest economy before sweeping quarantine measures were introduced by the government.

The official announcement was made by Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn during a meeting with officials in Seoul. Hwang said the biggest MERS outbreak ever outside the Mddle East was over.