What is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)?

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or SARS is a viral respiratory infection similar to pneumonia.

How common is it?

During the initial outbreak of SARS, between November 2002 and July 2003, there were 251 suspected infections in Canada, with most cases occurring in Toronto. The first Canadian cases were identified in March 2003 in people who had travelled to Hong Kong and returned to Canada. SARS demonstrated how quickly a virus can spread internationally. Regulations reports that since 2004 there have been no known cases of SARS anywhere in the world.

What are the symptoms of SARS?

The main symptoms of […]