BANGKOK (REUTERS) - Thailand confirmed its first case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers) virus on Thursday, 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.
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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.
- See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/as...health-ministry-20150618#sthash.YdN3xC5y.dpuf