Thailand confirms first MERS case, says Health Ministry
he virus was detected in a businessman from Oman, the country's health minister told reporters
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2015-06-18 18:07 GMT
Bangkok: Thailand confirmed its first case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus today, according to the country's health ministry.
The virus was detected in a businessman from Oman, the country's health minister told reporters.
"From two lab tests we can confirm that the MERS virus was found," said Public Health Minister Rajata Rajatanavin.