VOA慢速英语:Thailand Reports Second MERS Case

cough - n. expelling air from the lungs suddenly with an explosive noise

respiratory – adj. of or relating to breathing or the organs of the body that are used in breathing

quarantine – n. the situation of being kept away from others to prevent a disease from spreading

monitor – v. to watch, observe, listen to, or check (something) for a special purpose over a period of time

coronavirus – n. a type of virus that usually causes mild to moderate upper-respiratory illness

fever – n. a body temperature that is higher than normal (98.5 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius)