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About SARS

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. 

10/27/03

SARS Tool Kit 

5/14/03

Two new Health Advisories related to SARS issued by CDC

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5/12/03

AlgorithmOpens in new window for hotels to use when a guest may have SARS
5/1/03 New SARS case definitionOpens in new window
4/18/03 SARS Q&AOpens in new window in eight languages