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Control Measures for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Taiwan

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: As of April 14, 2003, Taiwan had had 23 probable cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), 19 of which were imported. Taiwan isolated all 23 patients in negative-pressure rooms; extensive personal protective equipment was used for healthcare workers and visitors. For the first 6 weeks of the SARS outbreak, recognized spread was limited to one healthcare worker and three household contacts.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid0906.030283