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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars) and Foreign Manpower Related Issues: Statement by Dr Lee Boon Yang, Minister for Manpower, 10 Apr 2003
SG News, Thu 10 Apr 2003
We are facing an unprecedented situation. We are dealing with a serious unseen threat. By working together in tackling SARS, we will enable life and businesses to continue with measures to safeguard our workers and citizens.
http://www.singaporenews.com/p/67/4c2c45472acd.html?id=1304e4c

FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SARS?
The primary symptoms for the virus known as severe acute respiratory
syndrome (SARS) are high fever (greater than 38 C or 100.4 F), in
addition to a dry cough, shortness of breath, or difficulties breathing.
Other possible symptoms include headache, muscular stiffness, loss of
appetite, malaise, confusion, rash and diarrhea.

IS SARS CONTAGIOUS?
Yes SARS is contagious by close contact. Close contact means having
cared for, having lived with, or having had direct contact with
respiratory secretions and body fluids of a person with SARS.
The length of time between exposure and symptoms showing are
estimated to range from two to seven days.

HOW IS IT TREATED?
The best treatment is still not clear. Standard antiviral drugs and
antibiotics do not appear to be effective.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT SARS?
The illness can be severe but apart from the close contact with an
infected patient is not thought to be highly contagious when simple
protective precautions are taken.
Health experts say it is important to maintain good personal hygiene
and good ventilation in home and working environments. Washing hands
with liquid soap and using disposable towels is recommended.
Keeping windows open and putting on facemasks can also help prevent
transmission of the infection.

IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL?
U.S. and Canadian health officials also say travelers should consider
postponing non-essential trips to areas at risk such as Hanoi, Vietnam;
Hong Kong or Guangdong province in southern China; and Singapore.

HOW MANY CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED WORLDWIDE?
More than 2,500 cases of SARS have been reported so far.

(Sources: CNN.com;World Health Organization; U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; Health Canada; Hong Kong Department of Health)

Editor's note: The above information should be used for guidance only and
should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.
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prevention. The SARS virus is slowly spreading worldwide because no
effective medication for it has yet been found.
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In this update:
[1] Hong Kong - DOH (with links to article and discussion of clinical
management)
[2] Singapore - MOH
[3] USA - CDC
[4] Canada - Health Canada
[5] Briefs
[A] South Africa
[B] Kazakhstan

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[1]
Date: 9 Apr 2003
From: ProMED-mail
Source: Hong Kong - Department of Health 9 Apr 2003 [edited]
http://www.info.gov.hk/dh/new/index.htm >


Situation report on atypical pneumonia 9 Apr 2003

The following is jointly issued by the Department of Health and the
Hospital Authority:

As of 3 PM 9 Apr 2003, an additional 42 patients with symptoms of atypical
pneumonia were admitted to public hospitals. They include 15 healthcare
workers (9 from Princess Margaret Hospital, 2 from United Christian
Hospital, one from Tuen Mun Hospital, one from Tseung Kwan O Hospital, one
from North District Hospital, and one from Queen Elizabeth Hospital) and 5
patients from Amoy Gardens. The remaining 22 were new patients and contacts
of patients with atypical pneumonia.

A total of 142 patients have recovered from atypical pneumonia and have
been discharged from public hospitals. Of them, 4 were discharged today.

Most of the patients currently in hospital are showing positive responses
to the new treatment protocol. 118 patients are receiving treatment in
intensive care unit.

2 patients with a history of chronic disease died in hospitals, bring to 27
the total number of deaths relating to atypical pneumonia. An 86-year-old
female died in Tuen Mun Hospital last night and a 35-year-old male died in
Queen Elizabeth Hospital this morning.

The cumulative figure for patients who have been admitted to public
hospitals with atypical pneumonia since 12 Mar 2003 is as follows:

Nature Cumulative no. cases/ No. discharged patients/ No. deaths
(The numbers in bracket are those with pneumonia symptoms)

Health care workers of Hospitals/Clinics and medical students 241 (241)/ 72/ 27
Patients, family members & visitors 729 (729)/ 70

Total 970 (970)/ 142/

* Most of the deaths occurred in individuals who have a history of
chronic diseases, or were patients who sought treatment at a relatively
late stage of infection.

-- ProMED-mail [There is an excellent review article available as an early release on the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) website by Lee N et. al. A major outbreak Outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Hong Kong. This article reviews the clinical course of 138 patients with SARS seen in Hong Kong, along with clinical, laboratory, and radiographic information on these cases. http://content.nejm.org/cgi/reprint/NEJMoa030685v1.pdf >

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