It has been reported by Reuters that according to an announcement made by the health department in South Korea, there are 150 cases of MERS and the syndrome has already led to death of 16 of them.

This announcement indicates that MERS or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is still posing threat to the people of South Korea and those who are working in the hospitals are particularly at risk. It has been instructed by other countries that their citizens should not to go to South Korea to prevent the condition, whereas other countries are still thinking whether they should ban travel to South Korea.

In the meantime, it has also been advised by the health department of Florida in the United States that people should avoid going to the beach because of a bacteria residing in water.

Last year, 32 cases of Vibrio vulnificus were reported in Florida on the basis of the analysis of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and more than 85% of infectious occurred between May and October.

According to Florida Health Department spokeswoman Mara Burger, "People can get infected with Vibrio vulnificus when they eat raw shellfish. Since it is naturally found in warm marine waters, people with open wounds can be exposed to Vibrio vulnificus through direct contact with seawater".

It has been confirmed by states officials that shellfish should be cooked properly in order to avoid the condition. It has been also advised that people, particularly those with cuts or crapes, should not enter the water to prevent the disease.