Latest Update from WHO[公告]

[Obiwan]

As of April 28, 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports:

Australia - 4 cases, Brazil - 2 cases, Bulgaria - 1 case, France - 5 cases, Germany - 7 cases, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China - 1557 cases (138 deaths), India - 1 case, Indonesia - 1 case, Italy - 8 cases, Japan - 2 cases, Kuwait - 1 case, Malaysia - 6 cases (2 deaths), Mongolia - 5 cases, People's Republic of China - 2914 cases (131 deaths), Philippines - 4 cases (2 deaths), Republic of Ireland - 1 case, Romania - 1 case, Singapore - 199 cases (23 deaths), South Africa - 1 case, Spain - 1 case, Sweden - 3 cases, Switzerland - 1 case, Taiwan - 66 cases, Thailand - 7 cases (2 deaths), UK - 6 cases, USA - 41 cases, and Vietnam - 63 cases (5 deaths).

 

[otolily]

how about canada now?

 

[Obiwan]

Latest Canadian Numbers on SARS
As of April 28, 2003, Health Canada has received reports of 344 probable or suspect cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Canada. There have been 21 deaths in Canada. To date, transmission has been limited to specific transmission settings such as households, hospitals and specific community settings. The information contained in this update is based on the information available to Health Canada at this time.

The details of the cases to date are as follows:

Ontario is reporting 142 probable and 122 suspect cases.
British Columbia is reporting 4 probable and 63 suspect cases.
New Brunswick is reporting 2 suspect cases.
Saskatchewan is reporting 1 suspect case.
Alberta is reporting 6 suspect cases.
Prince Edward Island is reporting 4 suspect cases.
Total # of probables discharged: 75
Total # of probables recovering at home: 2
Total # of suspects discharged: 85
Total # of suspects recovering at home: 70

These numbers are accurate as of 1:00 pm. Eastern Daylight Saving Time, April 28, 2003. For specific information on the provincial numbers, please contact the appropriate provincial health department.