April 2003
An Inside Look: Interview with Dr. Hadi Bahar on SARS or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - 2003-04-30
The article discusses the global concern over SARS, highlighting its rapid spread in China and recent deaths. Dr. Hadi Bahar, an internal medicine specialist, provides…
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…
Decrease in the Spread of Deadly SARS Disease in Several Countries - 2003-04-28
The World Health Organization reports a decline in SARS cases in several countries, including Vietnam, but the outbreak continues to escalate in China with recent…
Chinese Government Orders Closure of All Recreational Centers and Libraries in Beijing
The Chinese government has closed all recreational centers and libraries in Beijing to curb the spread of SARS. This decision came during a meeting of…
Mandatory Quarantine in Taiwan - 2003-04-27
Taiwan has enacted a mandatory quarantine for travelers from SARS-affected countries after reporting its first death from the virus. The global situation is serious, with…
Canadians Upset Over Announcement of Quarantine - 2003-04-26
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien is addressing public concern over a quarantine announcement by spending a night in Toronto and allocating funds to support its…
Another Hospital Quarantined in Beijing in the Fight Against SARS - 2003-04-25
A second hospital in Beijing has been quarantined to combat the spread of SARS, with nearly five thousand individuals under quarantine. The World Health Organization…
Chinese Authorities Quarantine One of Beijing's Largest Hospitals
Chinese authorities have quarantined a major hospital in Beijing amid a global SARS outbreak that has killed over 260 people. Similar measures are being taken…
China Defends Itself Against WHO Accusations
The Chinese government has responded to accusations from the WHO that the SARS outbreak is more widespread than reported, claiming only 37 cases in Beijing.…
A 32-Year-Old Woman Dies from SARS in Hong Kong - 2003-04-15
A 32-year-old woman has died from SARS in Hong Kong, marking the youngest death from the disease in the region. The total death toll in…
Expansion of World Health Organization Investigations into New Disease - 2003-04-09
The World Health Organization is expanding its investigation into a new disease that has killed over 100 people in Asia and North America, seeking to…
China Criticized for Delayed Reporting on SARS Outbreak - 2003-04-07
The World Health Organization's Director-General criticized China for not promptly reporting the SARS outbreak, which has infected over 2,400 people and resulted in around 100…
The Number of SARS Victims Continues to Rise - 2003-04-06
The SARS outbreak is worsening, with new cases and fatalities reported in Hong Kong. The World Health Organization is investigating the disease's causes while medical…
World Health Organization Warns Travelers to Avoid Hong Kong and Guangdong Province in Southern China - 2003-04-02
The World Health Organization has issued a travel warning for Hong Kong and Guangdong Province due to a mysterious pneumonia outbreak that has resulted in…