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If anything, the seemingly low infection rate of SARS and the low mortality rate of SARS patients is testimonial to the effectiveness of the measures that China, Canada and the Southeast Asian countries are taking. SARS is in fact an extremely virulent disease- while the manner by which it spreads requires fairly close physical proximity, a casual sneeze or two is all it needs to ensnare another victim.
In Singapore, an air hostess unknowingly infected her family and her Church pastor with SARS. Within a few short weeks, she had indirectly caused the deaths of her pastor and both her parents. She survived the illness, but her conflict with SARS has resulted in a phyrric victory at best. The harrowing and traumatic experience that she went through should have never be inflicted upon anyone.
Let our resounding triumph over SARS not trivialize its deadly nature; instead, let it be an acknowledgment to the swift action of governments, and the excellence of the medical community at large.
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