The World Health Organisation, (WHO), has praised South Korea’s approach to the nationwide outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.<br /><br /> The coronavirus, known as MERS, has killed 23 people so far, while over 6,700 are in isolation in homes or medical facilities.<br /><br /> Almost a month after the outbreak, more than 160 people have been diagnosed with the virus.<br /><br /> Director General of the WHO Margaret Chan told South Korea’s foreign minister that while the response was initially slow, it had been exemplary.<br /><br /> “We begin to see the cases coming down. So, we must keep up with the efforts and hopefully, you know, within a short time, we can see the outbreak under control,” she advised.<br /><br /> Moody’s Investors Service says the outbreak may cause problems for South Korea’s economic recovery.<br /><br /> However, there are signs the rate of infection may be slowing and the organisation has urged South Korea’s regional neighbours to step up preventative measures.<br /><br /> Quarantine officials in airports such as Narita
