MERS VIRUS: Is this Virus as Deadly as Ebola? What you Need to know about the MERS Virus

The MERS virus maybe an Arabian Virus but the possibility of spreading into other regions including Africa cannot be overlooked as in the case of Ebola.
MERS as it is fondly called is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) which is common in the Arabian peninsula. MERS First Surfaced in Saudi Arabia in spring 2012, but as of today it is in 25countries.
According to WHO there have been more than 1000 cases and over 400 deaths between 2012 and today.
MERS is in the same Virus family as SARS but report says it does not spread as fast as SARS, but with recent updates in South-Korea this may be refuted. The age range of MERS victim is 2-94. 
The symptoms of MERS is fever and a cough, when severe  can lead to pneumonia and kidney failure. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea have also been seen, according to the WHO.

Recent report shows that people who are not aware they have MERS can easily pass it on to other people by having contact with them.
Scientist have said a likely Cause of MERS is camel, most camels in Saudi-Arabia tested positive to MERS. And there is no cure, anti-bacterial for MERS just like the case of Ebola. And this disease may be seasonal especially during spring as more cases are recorded during that time of the year.

As of today South-Korea is the worst hit nation of the MERS virus. Two clinics have been shut down for this reason after a MERS victim visited the hospitals. 122cases have been confirmed, 10 people dead about 3,800 people have been quarantined and 950 released from quarantine and 4 people recovered from the MERS Virus.

Most people in South-Korea wear face mask  to prevent it. wash your hand regularly too an use hand sanitizers.