USFK releases update on MERS Published June 7, 2015 OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is a serious respiratory disease in the Republic of Korea with numerous reported cases. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. USFK beneficiaries seen at the following locations since 15 May should call their health clinic for guidance and telephone evaluation. Seoul Dongjak-gu Vsin clinic Gangnam-gu Samsung Medical Center (ER) Gangnam-gu Vievis Namuh Hospital Gangdong-gu 365 Open Clinic Gangdong-gu Kyung Hee University Hospital Gangdong (ER) Gangseo-gu Hang Coloproctology Clinic Gangseo-gu Dr. Kim's E.N.T. Gwangjin-gu Konkuk University Medical Denter (ER) Jung-gu Hanaro Clinic Jung-gu Yoon Chang Ok Internal Medicine Clinic Sungdong-gu St. Mary's Family Practice Clinic Songpa-gu Asan Medical Center Yangcheon-gu Mediheal Clinic (ER) Yangcheon-gu Ewha Womans University Medical Center Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul Bok Ji Hospital Other Cities Asan Asan Seoul Hospital Boryeong 365 Yonhap Clinic Bucheon Medihols Clinic Bucheon Bucheon St. Mary Hospital Cheonan Dankook University Hospital (ER) Daejeon 365 Yonhap Clinic (Outpatient Clinic) Daejeon DaeCheong Hospital Daejeon Konyang Hospital (ER) Daejeon Eulji Hospital (ER) Dongtan Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital Gimje Woosuk Hospital Gimje Hansol Internal Medicine Gimje Mirae Radiology Medical Clinic Gunpo St. Mary's Family Medicine Clinic Gongju Gongju Hyundai Hospital (ER) Pyeongtaek St. Mary Hospital Pyeongtaek Good Morning Hospital Pyeongtaek Purun Hospital Pyeongtaek 365 Open Clinic Pyeongtaek 365 Yonhap Clinic Pyeongtaek Park Ae Clinic Pyeongtaek Yonsei Hub Family Practice Clinic Pyeongtaek New Seoul clinic Hwasung Sok100 Internal Medicine Saha Im Hong Sub Internal Medicine Suwon St. Vincent Hospital (ER) Suwon Cha Min Internal Medicine Sungnam Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital Sunchang Choi, Sun Young Internal Medicine (Outpatient Clinic) Osan Osan Hankook Hospital (Outpatient Clinic) Okcheon Okcheon St. Mary Hospital Yongin Suji 21C Clinic All patients in Korea acquired this illness in hospital settings where they came in direct or indirect contact with MERS patients. Contacts with MERS patients will require monitoring or isolation, usually in the home, for up to 14 days. MERS has not been shown to be transmitted through airborne routes or in the community - only through hospital level direct and indirect contact. If you were seen at any other host nation hospital on or after 15 May 2015 AND you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, please call your local military treatment facility for further guidance. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Travel Warning Level 1 for the Republic of Korea, which means to "practice usual precautions" and is consistent with the recommended prevention methods listed below. There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment available, but please take note of the following recommended measures to protect yourself from illness: - Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. - Use an alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water are not available. - Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing and throw the used tissue in the trash. Do not reuse tissues. - Clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, handrails, or toys. - Avoid close contact, such as kissing or sharing eating utensils, with sick individuals. - Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. - Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals. United States Forces Korea Surgeon's Office will provide updates as information becomes available. Further information on MERS may also be obtained at the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/MERS