Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

(WHO, 22 October 2003 ) SARS Scientific Research Advisory Committee concludes its first meeting

The WHO SARS Scientific Research Advisory Committee concluded its first two-day meeting in Geneva on 21 October. The meeting, which brought together more than 30 leading SARS researchers, aimed to identify the specific research most urgently needed to understand the disease better and prepare for its possible recurrence.

Participants agreed on the priority research questions to be addressed in the coming months. Questions fall into the main areas of epidemiology, laboratory diagnostics, outbreak management, case management, including treatment outcomes and infection control, and social impact. The research agenda, which will undergo further review by participants, is expected to be finalized for public release within a week. Read more on the WHO site

Air Mauritius Continues suspension of flights to Kuala Lumpur
Port Louis, Mauritius 2 June 2003 Sapa-AP

Air Mauritius will continue its suspension of flights to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong until the end of the month as it assesses the threat of SARS in the region, the spokesman for the national airline said Monday. Read more

VIRUS-TOLL
4 June 2003 Sapa-AP
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