From: Robert J. Bradbury (bradbury@aeiveos.com)
Date: Thu Mar 27 2003 - 11:25:56 MST
It is quite interesting to take a step back and look at the list
traffic with respect to the war in Iraq and actions being taken
to deal with the SARS (viruses). The SARS situation has already
killed dozens and forced the shut down of the school systems in
two of the world's leading cities.
The medical opinion is mixed at this point since SARS may require
two viruses, a paramyxovirus and a coronavirus. But it isn't too
soon for extropes to begin thinking about how they might deal with
this. Unlike the war in Iraq -- this is a danger that can end up
on your doorstep.
Notes:
Hong Kong Quarantines 1,000 and Closes Schools Over Virus
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/27/health/27CND-HONG.html?pagewanted=print
New suspect in super-pneumonia outbreak
http://www.newscientist.com/news/print.jsp?id=ns99993542
Robert
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