General Information

Background information on SARS
On 5 July 2003 WHO issued a statement that the first global outbreak of SARS has been 'contained', using conventional public health measures of early detection of SARS cases, tracing contacts, infection control and dissemination of information to both health professionals and the public.
Added/updated: 27 February 2009
Case definition and guidance on reporting, and management of SARS patients in the UK in the inter-epidemic period
Case definition and guidance on reporting, and management of SARS patients in the UK in the inter-epidemic period
Added/updated: 24 September 2012
Expert Advisory Group on SARS
Minutes from the HPA Expert Advisory Group 2003/2004 meetings on SARS
Added/updated: 27 February 2009
Frequently asked questions about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Frequently asked questions about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Added/updated: 25 February 2009
Summary of the UK public health response to the first global outbreaks of SARS, March-July 2003 (PDF, 81 KB)
From 24 July 2003 An overview of our current understanding of SARS, and summary of actions taken and guidance developed specifically for the UK.
Added/updated: 27 February 2009
Travel advice
No travel restrictions.
Added/updated: 6 November 2009

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