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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

First reported in Asia in February 2003. The illness spread to more than two dozen countries in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia before the SARS global outbreak of 2003 was contained.

Since 2004, there have not been any known cases of SARS reported anywhere in the world.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Total Number of Cases (Globally)

8,096

Total Number of Deaths (Globally)

774

Case Fatality Rate

9.6%

Total Imported Cases

~1.8%

Number of Healthcare Workers Affected

~21%

Total Number of Countries Affected

26