Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

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ARCHIVES - Situation Updates - SARS - Cumulative number of reported probable cases - Areas with recent local transmission Resolution to the WHO World Health Assembly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) (pdf, 120k)

SARS was recognized at the end of February 2003. WHO co-ordinated the international investigation with the assistance of the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network and worked closely with health authorities in the affected countries to provide epidemiological, clinical and logistical support as required.

New Guidance on SARS
October 2004

16 March 2010
Avian influenza – situation in Viet Nam - update 9

12 March 2010
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - update 91

12 March 2010
Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 32

Disease Outbreak News

New publication:
Laboratory biosafety manual. Third edition
2004