The Florida Department of Health (DOH), is actively monitoring the state to identify any individuals who may have contracted severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is currently investigating all suspected cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Florida. These cases were identified through the Department of Health’s enhanced disease surveillance system that was established in response to the international outbreak. DOH is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to identify potential cases of SARS in citizens and visitors to Florida. 

   5/14/03    Two new Health Advisories related to SARS issued by CDC
                                  #00140 & #00141
   5/12/03   Algorithm for hotels to use when a guest may have SARS
  5/1/03    New SARS case definition
  4/18/03   SARS Q&A in eight languages

• Advice for Travelers
• Interim Guidelines for Medical Transport of SARS Patients
• Specimen Collection - Labs