Holiday Makers, Schools Cancel on South Korea Because Of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) In the wake of the seventh MERS death in South Korea since May, some Singaporeans are choosing to unpack their bags and change travel plans. Travel agencies reported that some customers chose to cancel or postpone their trips. Media reported that CTC Travel agency saw 10 last minute cancellations for a group of 150 people travelling to South Korea yesterday evening. Chan Brothers told media that close to 5 percent had a change of travel plans or chose to postpone their trips to South Korea. South Korea is the second country to be worst hit by infections, after Saudi Arabia. With eight new cases today (9 June), the total number of MERS cases hits 1,244, with at least 446 related deaths, according to World Health Organisation Data. Even though there is no travel advisory issued for South Korea, Singaporeans are being wary. Source Source Ministry Of Education and Ministry Of Health keeping close eye on the virus outbreak Singapore also cancelled or postponed trips to South Korea in light of the MERS outbreak. Schools that went on trips to South Korea have all returned and all […]
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