[per loin]

Let me tap your expertise. Are there laws in the US which prevent the disclosure of which hospitals are treating SARS patients?

[Judith Anne]

The HIPAA laws prevent giving out any medical information whatsoever about any patient's identity, illness, even if the patient is at the facility, without the patient's direct, signed, legal consent. At least, that's how it shakes down in practice if you're a nurse.