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Current Issues

Severe, acute respiratory syndrome, also known as SARS, is a respiratory illness that has recently been reported in Asia, North America and Europe. Comprehensive information regarding the symptoms, treatment and prevention of SARS is available at the following web sites:

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/sars/index.html

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars