China's Aviation Regulator Orders Enhanced MERS Control
Date
6/13/2015 6:23:28 AM
(MENAFN- QNA) China's Aviation regulator has ordered all airline companies to strengthen the prevention and control of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) for flights between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Airline companies operating flights between the two countries should increase flight crew's awareness of the disease, intensify disinfection of airplanes and act quickly in treatment of suspected MERS cases, said a statement of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), reported Xinhua.
On May 29, a man from the ROK tested positive for MERS while in southeastern Guangdong Province.
All 75 people in Guangdong who had been in close contact with the man have been released from quarantine, local health authorities announced on Thursday.
MERS is a respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus, similar to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.