CUC SARS Update

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The CUC SARS Update is designed to provide information to students, faculty, staff and visitors to The Claremont Colleges regarding our response protocols and to give you important guidance if you have concerns regarding this disease.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued health alerts for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

                Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
                World Health Organization (WHO)
                LA County Health Department

The new disease has been linked to travel in China, Hong Kong, Toronto - Canada or Taiwan.

Symptoms include fever (>100.4° F), cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

Travelers to or from the above areas who experience symptoms within 10 days of their travel should seek an immediate medical evaluation. Health care providers should be notified in advance if an individual seeking medical attention suspects that he/she may be developing SARS.

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