With new cases of the mystery ailment being reported every day, the World Health Organization released an updated list of guidelines for both travelers and airports.
AS THE NUMBER OF REPORTED CASES OF SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS) SURPASSED 450 WORLDWIDE, the World Health Organization issued emergency guidance for travelers and airlines. Full text of the guidelines can be found at
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/travel_alert.htm.
SARS has been diagnosed in patients in Asia, North America, and Europe. Primary symptoms include high fever and one or more respiratory symptoms including cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. As of Saturday, 37 cases of SARS had been identified in the U.S.