The World Health Organization has lifted travel restrictions to Toronto, Canada's largest city, but the viral disease is still spreading in Asia. The official death toll from SARS, including fatalities in Toronto, has been reported at 353. It was stated that over 5,400 people in 27 countries and territories around the world are ill due to this condition. Following the successful control of the disease in Toronto, the World Health Organization expressed satisfaction and lifted the travel restrictions to that city. In return, Canada has also committed to closely monitor travelers who intend to travel outside the country. On Thursday, the World Health Organization also removed Vietnam from the list of infected countries, announcing that it is the first country to have successfully contained the SARS outbreak.
Travel Restrictions to Toronto, Canada's Largest City Lifted - April 30, 2003
The World Health Organization has lifted travel restrictions to Toronto due to successful disease control, while SARS continues to spread in Asia. Over 5,400 cases have been reported globally. Canada is now monitoring travelers more closely as a precaution.
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📰 What Happened
The World Health Organization lifted travel restrictions to Toronto after successful disease control measures against SARS, while the disease continues to spread in Asia. Canada has committed to monitoring travelers more closely as a precaution.
- The official death toll from SARS has reached 353 globally.
- Over 5,400 cases of SARS have been reported in 27 countries.
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📚 Background
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) was a viral respiratory illness that emerged in 2002-2003, causing widespread concern and prompting international health responses.
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