| Do Surgical Masks Stop SARS? |
Analysis showing that common masks offer only limited protection, but that the perception of protection may be more important. [Slate]
http://slate.msn.com/id/2081235/
| Pneumonia Causes Panic in Guangdong Province |
In the absence of official information, rumors magnified the epidemic out of proportion. [bmj.com, formerly British Medical Journal]
http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/326/7386/416
Features audio clips of the radio program series, a fact sheet and timeline on SARS, commentary, and links to related coverage. By NPR National Public Radio.
http://www.npr.org/news/specials/sars/
| New suspect in super-pneumonia outbreak |
Several labs have found a coronavirus in SARS patients. One possibility is that the disease might be caused by both that and the previously isolated paramyxovirus acting in tandem. [New Scientist]
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993542
| Sydney Morning Herald: SARS |
Special coverage of the outbreak, with emphasis on Australian cases and Asian travel issues.
http://www.smh.com.au/specials/sars/
| Canadian scientists identify specific virus in samples from six SARS patients |
The finding of human metapneumovirus (a paramyxovirus) only adds to the mystery.
http://www.canada.com/health/story.html?id=CD717565-9871-40E
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| Mystery Illness Continues to Spread |
Review of SARS cases and possible causes. [MSNBC]
http://www.msnbc.com/news/885653.asp
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