A serious disease

ZeroSkaten · Post by **ZeroSkaten** » Sat Mar 29, 2003 7:03 pm

From the Health Canada Website:

As of March 28, 2003, Health Canada has received reports of thirty-seven (37) individuals who have become ill with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Ontario and British Columbia. There have been three deaths in Canada. All Canadian cases have occurred in persons who have traveled to Asia or had contact with SARS cases in the household or in a health-care setting. The information contained in this update is based on the best available information Health Canada has at this time.

The details of the cases to date are as follows:

Ontario: 35 total cases. To date, all cases have occurred in close family contacts of travelers returning from Hong Kong or in heath care workers who have cared for these cases.
British Columbia: one person has been hospitalized with SARS after returning from travel in southeast Asia.
Manitoba: one person has been hospitalized with SARS after returning from travel in southeast Asia.
At this time, the cause of SARS remains unknown, however national and international laboratory testing and collaboration is ongoing. Here are the most recent developments:

Due to the mounting concern about transmission of the SARS agent in non-hospital and community settings in the City of Hanoi, Vietnam; the People's Republic of China including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; and Singapore, Health Canada recommends that persons planning to travel to these areas should defer all travel until further notice. Health Canada also recommends alternate routing be considered, when possible, if a traveller is transiting through the People's Republic of China including the Hong Kong Special Administrative; City of Hanoi, Vietnam; or Singapore. Health Canada is aware that health authorities in these affected areas are making concerted efforts to contain the spread of SARS in their populations. Given the uncertainties of the current situation, Health Canada believes it is prudent to await the outcome of national and international control measures before undertaking travel to these destinations.

I'm freaked out guys.

rOger · Post by **rOger** » Sat Mar 29, 2003 8:14 pm

17 million humans have died of Aids in Africa to date. I find the loss of a few westerners to pale in comparison.

No disrespect to the people that are suffering from SARS or those unfortunates that have lost there lifes to it is intended. Just pointing out that there is worse things to freak out about.

ZeroSkaten · Post by **ZeroSkaten** » Sat Mar 29, 2003 8:26 pm

I'm not boasting. I'm just notifying ppl that this is a serious disease.

rOger · Post by **rOger** » Sat Mar 29, 2003 9:18 pm

I didn't think you where boasting, nor was I unfortunately. Just pointing out another serious disease whose ramifications seldom get noticed these days. 17 million, that's twice the population in little old Sweden. The number is staggering and I don't think there is anything that has killed more people, ever.

My earlier post was not directed at you in any way or form, and I apologise if I unintentionally offended you.

ZeroSkaten · Post by **ZeroSkaten** » Sat Mar 29, 2003 9:24 pm

17 million people is a crap load of ppl having to die to one stupid disease. The SARS disease might actually get that bad if it's neglected.

mohaa_rox · Post by **mohaa_rox** » Sun Mar 30, 2003 7:52 am

It has been controlled here, but there's a cab driver that is wanted.

nuggets · Post by **nuggets** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 1:07 am

good 2 know ROX,

hope ur still staying indoors, (and mapping)

mohaa_rox · Post by **mohaa_rox** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 5:48 am

Yes, mapping, scripting and skinning. Doing this for my MOD, scripting something secret, and skinning stuff. Mapping held back atm.

Gizzy (nl) · Post by **Gizzy (nl)** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 7:55 am

I wish I could be 18 again...

Ace of Spades · Post by **Ace of Spades** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 8:52 am

You can say that again!

Why do we not listen to everyone about the things that are important in life and live it to the fullest, I mean to the fullest 'cuz we are only young once physically?!?!

ZeroSkaten · Post by **ZeroSkaten** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 12:46 pm

It's funny, when your a kid you want to be an adult so u can be out of school. Then when your an adult you wish you could be a kid again.

mohaa_rox · Post by **mohaa_rox** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 1:36 pm

lol

I know that feeling. When you're a kid, everybody....you know what i mean. Just cause you're a kid, they hardly believe what you say, cause "he's just a kid".

When you're an adult, you wish you were young "Ah, the good old days when i....."

Gizzy (nl) · Post by **Gizzy (nl)** » Mon Mar 31, 2003 6:43 pm

inside still feeling like 15 though... 8)