[Alberta's Child]

It's kind of ironic that this SARS story has made headlines just as the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a challenge to an anti-sodomy law. If SARS becomes a global epidemic, can anyone guess which group in the U.S. is going to be hit the hardest?

[cebadams]

No, if this becomes a global epidemic everyone will be affected.

-- Fever greater than 380 C (100.40F), AND
-- One or more signs or symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, hypoxia (low oxygen in the blood), x-ray findings of pneumonia, or respiratory distress, AND
-- Close contact with a person who has been infected with SARS