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Prevention MERS Infection
  • Date2018-09-14 17:29
  • Update2019-07-17 13:10
  • Division위기소통담당관
  • Tel043-719-7784
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Preventing MERS Infection

In Korea

  • How to Prevent

    • Check MERS related information on the KCDC website at(cdc.go.kr)

    • Maintain proper personal hygiene(frequent hand washing and covering your mouth and nose with your sleeves when coughing)

    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands



  • If MERS Infection is Suspected

    • If you experience fever and respiratory symptoms within 14days of traveling to the Middle East, report to the KCDC 1339 Call Center or your local public health center

    • If you do not experience any symptoms, feel free to carry out your daily activities as usual






Outside Korea(the Middle East)

  • Prevention guidelines when traveling to the Middle East

    • When traveling to the Middle East, avoid visiting local farms, direct contact with camels, and consumption of raw camel meat or milk

    • Avoid direct contact with anyone showing MERS-like symptoms, such as cough or fever

    • Avoid visiting crowded areas (if you must visit, wear a mask)

    • Maintain proper personal hygiene(frequent hand washing, covering tour mouth and nose with your sleeves when coughing, etc.)

    • Avoid visiting local healthcare facilities unless absolute

    • When entering Korea after traveling to the Middle East, submit the provided health questionnaire. If tyou experience symptoms within 14days after returning home, call the KCDC Call Center at 1339 or your local public health center




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