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SARS Information

Please note that these documents were published by Health Canada prior to the announcement of the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada on September 24, 2004. Any reference to Health Canada should be assumed to be to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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March 7, 2008 Fact Sheet: Progress Achieved Since SARS
April 27, 2004 SARS Cases in China
April 27, 2004 Frequently Asked Questions: SARS
April 30, 2004 Travel Health Advisory:
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Update 3
April 27, 2004 Health Canada's Response to Reports of SARS cases in China
April 27, 2004 Health Alert Notice

Given the heightened surveillance systems in many countries, it is expected that a number of cases in travellers will be reported. Health Canada will continue to verify such reports with the World Health Organization New window.

More Information

Update: Health Canada activities with respect to SARS (January 2004)
Health Canada has taken action in the following areas to strengthen its capacity to respond to future infectious disease outbreaks, including a possible re-emergence of SARS.

Health Canada's Preparedness for and Response to Respiratory Infections Season and the Possible Re-emergence of SARS
The purpose of this document is to describe the Health Canada (HC) framework and its components, most of which have been developed in collaboration with expert advisory groups, international bodies and provincial and territorial partners to protect the health of Canadians.

It's Your Health - SARS (fact sheet) New window
For most Canadians, the risk of getting Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is extremely low. However, it is important to know the symptoms and risk factors of SARS, so you can take steps to minimize your risk.

Learning from SARS - Renewal of Public Health in Canada
The National Advisory Committee on SARS and Public Health was established in early May 2003 by the Minister of Health of the Government of Canada, the Hon. A. Anne McLellan, in the circumstances surrounding the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome [SARS].

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Archived Information

Travel Advisories

April 26, 2004 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: Update
April 23, 2004 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: No Travel Restrictions
February 2, 2004 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Guangdong Province - Update
January 16, 2004 Travel Information - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
   

Other

November 19, 2003 Minister of Health officially opens Health Canada's Emergency Operations Centre and announces measures to strengthen the public health system New window
June 12, 2003 Quarantine Act and Regulations - SARS Amendment (fact sheet)
  SARS Support Centre New window

Archived Information - Spring/Summer 2003