Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Health officials and medical experts testified about international and domestic efforts to identify, control, and find a cure for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). They also testified about the extent of the threat of the disease in the U.S and abroad, imposing travel and quarantine restrictions in affected areas, and resources available for infection control. Company officials talked about diagnostic resource development.
The hearing began with a remote statement to the committee by World Health Organization’s David Heymann, participating by video connection… read more
The hearing began with a remote statement to the committee by World Health Organization’s David Heymann, participating by video connection from Geneva, Switzerland. He also answered committee members' questions.
Health officials and medical experts testified about international and domestic efforts to identify, control, and find a cure for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). They also testified about the extent of the threat of the disease in the U.S and abroad, imposing travel and quarantine restrictions in affected areas, and resources available for infection control. Company officials talked about diagnostic resource development. close
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