Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, which originated in Hong Kong, has been linked to the Corona Virus. Recently, S.A.R.S. travel bans to Toronto have been lifted by the World Health Organization, or WHO for short. Efforts to create a vaccine are under stress because the virus itself has begun to mutuate. It will take about two years before a proper vaccine can be administered to the public. The reason for all the worry and concern is because epidemiologists and medical reasearchers do not know the course that S.A.R.S. will take. Simply, keep a good Hygeine; it is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of S.A.R.S. as well as many other viruses spread by contact.
S.A.R.S. Symptoms:
- A fever of over 38 Degrees Celsius or 106 Farenheit
- Respiratory difficulties including cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- If you had close contact with anyone diagnosed with S.A.R.S. or considered as a probable case.
Source: Canadian Ministry of Health and McMaster University S.A.R.S. Update (http://www.mcmaster.ca/sarsupdate.html)
