3 Dead, 800 Isolated as SARS Makes Comeback
Canada, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan reported new deaths amid their fight against SARS as the flu-like virus’ resurgence in Toronto sent more than 800 people into quarantine.
Canada reported three SARS deaths in the province of Ontario, plus eight new cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome. Toronto officials said they would not be surprised if the World Health Organization put the city back on its list of SARS-affected areas.
China announced seven deaths and 16 new cases. Hong Kong reported four deaths and one more case, while Taiwan said the virus killed 12 more people and infected an additional 22.
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