Health and Safety Overseas

This page is meant as a resource for students about to or currently studying abroad. It is recomended that you read it before studying abroad. For further information or questions contact our office.

Safety Issues:

Emergency Contact Information

If an emergency comes up during business hours (7:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time), please call our office at 001 303 384-2120 and a staff member will assist you. If an emergency comes up during non-business hours, parents and students can reach a member of the OIP staff by calling 303 273-3333 to reach a cell phone that is carried by a staff member after business hours. This is for EMERGENCIES ONLY, where the health/safety of the student is an issue.

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Safety and Security

OIP is dedicated to maintaining the personal safety and security for each of our overseas education abroad participants. Our office takes necessary precaution, remains in close contact with the program staff, and will work with them in case of an emergency. We encourage you to contact us if you are concerned about your (or your student's) safety or welfare. We assure you we are working hard to assist all students to be safe. Listed below are a variety of resources that we monitor regularly and that are open to the public:

  1. State Department resources
    The U.S. government provides accurate and timely information for overseas travelers on their websites:     www.state.gov/travel and www.travel.state.gov. You may find information about emergencies, country info, visas, passports, living abroad, and other topics. The publications found at www.travel.state.gov/travel_pubs.cgil contain a variety of helpful tips for overseas travelers.
  2. Consular Information Sheets
    Consular Information Sheets are available for every country of the world and are given to all overseas education participants prior to departure. They include such information as location of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the subject country, unusual immigration practices, health conditions, minor political disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security information, and drug penalties. If an unstable condition exists in a country that is not severe enough to warrant a Travel Warning, a description of the condition(s) may be included under an optional section entitled "Safety/Security." Consular Information Sheets generally do not include advice, but present information in a factual manner so the traveler can make his or her own decisions concerning travel to a particular country.
  3. Public Announcements
    Public Announcements are a means to disseminate information about terrorist threats and other relatively short-term and/or trans-national conditions posing significant risks to the security of American travelers. They are made any time there is a perceived threat and usually have Americans as a particular target group. In the past, Public Announcements have been issued to deal with demonstrations, conferences, and violence by terrorists.
  4. Travel Warnings
    Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Countries where avoidance of travel is recommended will have Travel Warnings as well as Consular Information Sheets.

    In addition, students should consider the following safety-related issues.

    Participants may want to consider having insurance to cover damage or theft of personal property, which they take with them abroad. Although occurrences are rare, your student may encounter personal property loss due to a fire or other incident in the local residence overseas. Insurance company policies vary widely on the circumstances and amount of coverage for personal property abroad. In some instances, your homeowner's policy or your student's own renter's insurance policy is enough to provide limited coverage. In other cases, a special policy must be purchased. Check with your insurance company, or contact any insurance company that provides home or renter's insurance to learn more about the extent of coverage possible for personal property that your student will take with abroad.

    CSM OIP overseas education participants who are US citizens must register with the U.S. Embassy at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/.Citizens of other countries should register at their own country's Embassy. Registering will aid students if an emergency occurs in the country in which they are studying or if they lose their passport. In addition, CSM overseas education participants who are on a student visa to study in the United States should remain in close contact with the OIP office regarding their U.S. visa.

    The staff in OIP monitors the U.S. State Department's consular information sheets, public announcements and travel warnings and will contact on-site staff and participants any time there is an update. Students should always check their e-mail, as it is our only way of easily contacting them. Also, students should always keep in touch with their overseas education site staff. You may also check the U.S. State Department's website at http://www.state.gov

    Before students travel to a country outside the host overseas education country, they should make sure to know the safety conditions of the country they will travel to as well as any countries they will be traveling through.

    Most large cities as well as remote areas, in the U.S. and abroad, suffer from common crimes. Students should use the same precautions abroad that they would in any large metropolitan area. The following are some general safety precautions we give to students:
    • Know where you are going. Do your homework before traveling: read guidebooks, look at maps, check with local staff, etc.
    • Leave expensive or expensive-looking jewelry at home.
    • Do not carry valuables, even in a backpack or locked luggage. If you must carry cameras, radios, etc. don't leave them unattended.
    • Do not flaunt wallets, purses, cell phones or cameras. Wear a money belt, concealed under your clothing.
    • Put valuables in the hotel safe or ask your local contact about storing valuables while at the program site.
    • Avoid unlit places and walking alone. Stick to well-traveled streets and walk in groups at night. Be especially cautious when you are new to a city and know little about what parts of town may be less safe.
  5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    The CDC also provides valuable information for travelers on its website: www.cdc.gov/travel/

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Personal Safety for Female Travelers

Female students may or may not have thought about what it might mean to live as a woman in the country in which you will be studying abroad, but we encourage you to do so. While it is impossible to generalize about the experience of women traveling in all places in the world, you may experience some gender-specific challenges when you live or travel abroad. This is not to say that it is more dangerous to be a woman elsewhere in the world. In fact, the incidence of violent crime against women is higher in the U.S. than in many other countries. However, language and cultural differences might mean what you consider appropriate behavior for a woman in the U.S. will be interpreted much differently by the men-- and women--of your host country. This is further compounded by the fact that the people in some other countries may have distorted or stereotyped notions about American women, based on images acquired through American films and advertising. The very characteristics of U.S. women such as independence and strength may be conceived differently in other countries.

A smile, eye contact, certain clothing, or the way you carry yourself can connote different things in different cultures. While we will supply you with what information we can, you are your own best resource. Read travel guides or articles and talk to women who have been to your host country. The more familiar you are with the customs and traditions of your host country, the more understanding you will have for why they exist and the safer you will feel while abroad.

Some safety suggestions women on past programs have made include:

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Safety Precautions for Times of Political / Social Unrest or Conflict

In times of political or social unrest in the host country or region, or when the United States becomes a party to a political conflict anywhere in the world, additional precautions are advisable:

  1. Keep in touch with the current political situations by listening daily to the television or radio if available. If not, ask friends, host family, and colleagues to share with you any relevant information they learn. In case of an emergency, advisories may be made to the general public through the media. In case of an emergency, remain in contact with the on-site staff.
  2. Make sure that you are registered with the closest American Embassy or Consulate. (It is required!)
  3. When in large cities and other popular tourist destinations, avoid places frequented by North Americans: bars, discos, and fast food restaurants associated with the US, branches of US banks, American churches, US businesses and offices, US consulates or embassies.
  4. Keep away from areas known to have large concentrations of residents aligned with interests unfriendly to the United States and its allies. Always consult with the on-site officials before undertaking travel to neighboring cities or popular tourist destinations.
  5. Be as inconspicuous in dress and demeanor as possible. Wear moderate colors and conservative clothing. Avoid American logos on your belongings and clothing. Avoid large loud groups.
  6. Keep away from political demonstrations, particularly those directed toward the United Sates. If you see a situation developing, resist the temptation to satisfy your curiosity and investigate what is happening. Walk the other way.
  7. Do not agree to newspaper or other media interviews regarding political conflicts. It is important to remain as inconspicuous as possible. Do not make reference to your program group. In such cases, always say "no comment" and hang up or walk the other way.

Refer to your program specific handbook or sponsoring institution for more detailed information on health and safety issues as they pertain to your particular program and destination.

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Education Abroad Safety

CSM makes every effort to ensure the safety and well-being of students participating on our education abroad programs. CSM provides students with health and safety information, maintains emergency preparedness protocols and crisis response procedures, provides students with education abroad health insurance, and monitors both the international situation and the political, social, and economic conditions in locations where we have Georgetown-approved programs. However, some of our programs are run by CSM personnel overseas who monitor and provide support for students. Other programs are placements at host universities with varying degrees of support for international students.

Safety on CSM education abroad programs is a shared responsibility and requires that students (and their parents) be well-informed, active participants in maintaining their own well-being overseas. CSM cannot control all the personal decisions, choices, and activities of individual participants.

The following safety reminder has been adapted from the CSM Conditions of Participation, the U.S. Department of State's Fact Sheet:Travel Safety Information for Students (http://travel.state.gov) and the Association of International Educators' (NAFSA) Responsible Study Overseas: Good Practices for Health and Safety.

  1. Read and consider all materials provided or recommended by CSM, such as consular information sheets, health information sheets, and all pre-departure orientation materials located in your acceptance packets and the parents' packet.
  2. Consider your health and personal circumstances when applying for or accepting a place on a program overseas.
  3. Behave in a manner that is respectful of the rights and well being of others, knowing that drugs, alcohol and disorderly behavior may put you at risk of arrest, incarceration, rape or robbery.
  4. Become familiar with the procedures for obtaining emergency health and law enforcement services in your host country.
  5. Avoid active participation in political demonstrations or other events which may lead to violence or unrest. Read local newspapers and stay abreast of the latest political, social, and economic events.
  6. Adhere to the advice provided by the Department of State in public announcements and travel warnings. Check the Department of State's web site at http://travel.state.gov.
  7. Know the emergency contact numbers for your host university, CSM Office of International Programs, and World Wide Assistance. CSM emergency contact information can be found here.
  8. When traveling, provide your parents, host family, and/or program coordinator with an itinerary and a cell-phone number. Be sure to keep you cell-phone charged.
  9. Keep in touch with your parents and friends, and follow program policies for keeping staff informed of your whereabouts and well-being.
  10. Discuss safety, behavior issues, insurance needs and emergency procedures related to living abroad with your parents before you go.

Above all, remember that laws, language, cultural and religious practices are often very different than those in the United States. Consequently, the more you learn before you go abroad, the better your chances for a safe and productive experience overseas.

This information was adapted from the University of Wisconsin, Madison website

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Health Issues:

Physical Exams and Vaccinations

The OIP does not require you to have a physical exam before going abroad. However, it may be required for certain countries/visas. We do recommend that you schedule a visit with your medical provider to discuss any concern; mild physical or psychological disorders can become serious under the stresses of life while studying abroad. We also recommend you have a dental check-up and complete any necessary dental work before you go abroad.

We urge you to consult with your physician about any inoculations you should have before leaving for the countries in which you will be studying or visiting. It is ultimately your responsibility to have all necessary shots. Inoculations should be recorded and certified in the yellow "International Certificate of Vaccination" pamphlet. You can get one of these from the Post Office when you turn in your passport application or from your physician.

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Medical Insurance

U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. U.S. Medicare and Medicaid programs do not provide for payment of medical services outside the United States. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. Uninsured travelers who require medical care overseas may face extreme difficulties. That is why CSM has mandated that all CSM students studying/traveling abroad under a CSM sponsored program must prove that they have adequate health insurance.

In addition, certain countries require that foreign students participating in study abroad programs purchase health insurance in their country; it is your responsibility to determine if such a requirement is in effect for your overseas education program. Check with your OIP Advisor if you are not sure.

For most OIP programs, the insurance provided by CSM is designed for study overseas and exchange programs. All students should have adequate health insurance coverage for travel within, to and from their host country, and for visits to neighboring countries.

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Illegal Drug Use

Illegal drug use and possession are serious crimes. While drugs in some countries may seem easily available, this does not mean they are legal. Penalties for use or possession of illegal drugs can include jail terms, hard labor, and even the death penalty. If you are arrested, you are subject to the host country's laws and neither CSM, OIP, nor the U.S. Embassy can protect you from the local legal consequences. In some places, even association with people possessing or using illegal drugs is considered the same as personal use or possession. While on a CSM overseas education program, you are responsible for obeying all local laws.

If OIP hears reports that program participants are using drugs or breaking other local laws, they will be confronted with the issue and may be asked to leave the program.

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AIDS and STD's

As in the U.S., students traveling abroad should take appropriate precautions to avoid exposure to the HIV virus and other sexually transmitted diseases. For more information, contact the CDC National AIDS Hotline at 1-800-342-AIDS, or the World Health Organization at 1-202-974-3000.

HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is transmitted PRIMARILY in the following ways:

Blood, blood transfusions, and blood products are NOT tested for HIV in many foreign countries, especially in Africa, South East Asia, and former Communist/Eastern Block countries. In addition, because of the shortage of medical supplies, items such as hypodermic needles are often reused.

If you are in need of medical care or blood, we suggest you contact the American Embassy about where to go. If you need a transfusion, we advise that you receive blood from a travel companion who has tested negative for the HIV virus.

Prevention:

  1. Either abstain from sexual activity entirely, or practice safe sex. Use latex condoms or barriers (animal skin condoms are NOT effective) during vaginal, anal or oral sex, as well as a spermicide containing non-oxynol. When traveling to developing countries, purchase condoms and a spermicide or water-based lubricant before you leave the United States. Do not engage in unprotected oral sex, especially after brushing or flossing or when you have cold/canker sores.
  2. Do not use intravenous drugs or share needles. Tattoos, acupuncture treatments, and injections for medical or dental procedures are risky because the equipment may be contaminated.
  3. Avoid the use of locally produced immune globulin and blood-clotting factors in countries where the blood supply is not routinely tested for communicable diseases. If a blood transfusion is necessary, contact the nearest American Embassy/Consulate for advice.

You are strongly encouraged to talk with health professionals or go to the Health Clinic to obtain the information you need to protect yourself from HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases.

If you are HIV-positive, be aware that some countries may require HIV anti-body tests and there may be constraints on what countries you might enter. Contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country in which you will be studying and any others you plan to visit. In addition, be aware that many medications are not universally available; discuss with your physician the availability of medications you may need in the country where you will be staying. Be sure to follow the directions for carrying any prescription medicines. If you have any concerns or questions, we encourage you to contact a staff member in our office.

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Alcohol

As with many customs, cross-cultural differences exist in the consumption of alcohol. Depending on your host country, you may find the availability and public consumption of alcohol greatly increased or decreased. Often, rules about the acceptability of alcohol use in certain situations or contexts are very different than at home.

If you choose to use alcohol, use it responsibly. Keep in mind that being under the influence of alcohol also impairs judgment and increases your chances of being the victim of crime, whether robbery or sexual assault.

If you are in recovery, or think you may have a problem, we encourage you to contact an OIP staff member with whom you feel comfortable, so that we can pursue finding support contacts for you at your program site. Also, please be aware that there are Alcoholic Anonymous meetings internationally which are held in many cities abroad.

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Alcohol Use for Women Abroad

Please be aware that over consuming alcohol can especially put women in unsafe circumstances. Women who are publicly drunk may be looked at differently abroad than in the U.S. In many countries, a woman who is publicly drunk is looked upon as "loose" or "unladylike" or inviting advances from men.

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Prescriptions

If you take prescription medicine regularly or expect to take any while away, make sure to bring a sufficient supply with you for the time you will be abroad. Your insurance company may ask you for a letter, which certifies that you will be studying overseas. Our office will issue this letter if you request it.

Ask your doctor about the availability abroad of any prescription medicine you take regularly. Even if your prescription is available, it may be simpler to take an adequate supply with you for the period you are abroad (provided it is not perishable). Be sure to keep all prescription medications in their original bottles to facilitate clearance through customs. In many places, you will also need to carry a letter from your physician, stating why you need your prescription medication. Also, be sure to carry a copy of all current prescriptions, including that for eyeglasses, when you study overseas. Pack all prescription medicines in your carry-on luggage in case your checked baggage is lost or delayed.

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Food

Though food is safe in many countries, in numerous others one needs to exercise caution. There are some basic rules of thumb that should help you stay healthy.

  1. Avoid uncooked food purchased from street vendors
  2. Be careful with dairy products that are not refrigerated or pasteurized
  3. Do not drink water unless you know that it is safe for drinking; bottled water is recommended
  4. Avoid ice cubes in soft drinks unless you know that the water is safe for drinking
  5. Boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it!

These are all precautionary measures that you should use upon arrival. Once you are more comfortable with your country's culture and food, you may decide to be more liberal in your approach to food.

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Dietary Needs for Vegetarians

Vegetarians or students on a special diet need to be aware that their dietary needs might not be easily met in some countries. Be sure to discuss this with your medical provider. You may also wish to consult the guidebooks, which include information for vegetarians.

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Eating Disorders

There are many cross-cultural differences in the meanings of food and in standards of beauty. Students with eating disorders may find these differences create additional challenges for them. A well-meaning host may insist on serving you more food than you care to eat or someone may intend to compliment you by saying that you have put on weight. Remind yourself that this is simply a reflection of the speaker's cultural beliefs and values.

Be sure to discuss your plans to study overseas with your health care providers before you leave. We also encourage you to contact a staff member in our office, with whom you feel comfortable, so that we can pursue finding support networks for you at your program site.

If you will be living with a host family, fill out your housing form completely and don't be afraid to be honest about what you need. Stating your needs before you arrive may be easier than having to explain them in person. In most other housing situations (dormitories, apartments), you have more control about when and what you eat.

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Health Resources Abroad

For more information about emergency health procedures and precautions abroad, please visit the World Health Organization website: http://www.who.int and the Center for Disease Control website http://www.cdc.gov/.

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Information on Avian Influenza

An outbreak of avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, is affecting bird populations in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong (in a single peregrine falcon). Human cases of the influenza also have been reported in Vietnam and Thailand. Although the source of human infections is still undetermined, it is believed that these cases resulted from contact with infected birds or surfaces contaminated with excretions from infected birds.

Members of the CSM community who are studying abroad or plan to travel to countries in Asia with documented bird flu outbreaks should avoid poultry farms, contact with animals in live food markets, and any surfaces that appear to be contaminated with feces from poultry or other animals. The Centers for Disease Control has provided U.S. health departments with interim guidance on enhanced surveillance and laboratory testing to help identify possible cases of avian influenza that might be imported into the United States. For additional information and facts about the bird flu please visit the World Health Organization website or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site.

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Recommendations Regarding SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

Development of CSM's Policy and Recommendations

CSM officials have been actively monitoring information and recommendations related to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) from district, national, and international public health agencies, as well as CSM's peer institutions. CSM's goals are clear: to safeguard the well-being of all members of the CSM community, including students, faculty, staff, guests, and other visitors and to ensure that accurate information and advice are readily available.

A working group is meeting regularly to make recommendations and to address programmatic needs and practical considerations. Participants include representatives from Student Affairs, Student Health Center, Health Education Services, Occupational Health, International Programs, Housing, Registrar, General Counsel, Law Center Administration, Medical Center Administration, and a variety of programs that work with members of our community who travel internationally.

The following policies and recommendations may change as the SARS outbreak evolves. CSM will continue to develop and coordinate strategies, monitor daily bulletins from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), and assure compliance with the CDC's guidelines regarding travel, quarantine, and clinical care.

Travel Advisories and Alerts (including transit through SARS-affected areas)

The CDC will issue travel advisories and travel alerts. Travel advisories recommend that nonessential travel be postponed until further notice. Travel alerts do not advise against travel, but inform travelers of a health concern and instructs them to take specific precautions and carefully monitor their health for the 10 days following arrival from an area under alert.

Since the international situation and travel recommendations continue to evolve, anyone considering international travel should consult the CDC and WHO Web sites (addresses below) regarding current SARS-related travel warnings. Please remember that advisories and alerts apply to travel TO these areas as well as THROUGH these areas (i.e. changing planes in transit to a final destination).

University Travel to or Transit Through SARS-affected Areas

Consistent with CDC recommendations concerning travel advisories, CSM will issue a temporary moratorium on all University-sponsored and University-related travel for students, faculty, and staff to any area under an advisory. This means that University funds will not be used to support trips to these areas, nor will the University facilitate or otherwise endorse travel to these areas until further notice. If an individual believes there is a compelling University-related reason for travel to those areas, he/she must follow the travel approval protocol. For information, contact the appropriate campus officer (see list below). Instructions and forms are available online at http://www.mines.edu/Academic/lais/OIP/

CSM also requires that members of the community wishing to travel to areas covered by SARS-related travel alerts must have their travel pre-approved by the campus officer listed above. If a new travel alert is issued by the CDC, the individual traveler must follow the travel approval protocol before making any travel arrangements or following through with previously scheduled arrangements to travel to those areas.

Should travel be approved to an area under a CDC travel alert, student travelers to those areas should consult the CDC travel page ( http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/travel.cgi) and must consult with Student Health to learn about appropriate precautions to safeguard health. Similarly, faculty and staff must consult with their health care provider. These precautions include avoiding settings where SARS is most likely to be transmitted, such as health-care facilities caring for SARS patients, and monitoring one's own health while in affected areas and for at least 10 days following departure from those areas. It is essential that travelers who develop fever or respiratory symptoms seek prompt medical attention.

University Travel to or Transit Through SARS-affected Areas

CSM strongly urges all members of the community to avoid nonessential personal travel to any area under a CDC advisory. If there are compelling personal reasons for such travel, the university urges students to consult the Student Health Center at 303 273-3381 prior to departure. Faculty and Staff should contact their health care provider prior to departure. CSM community members should be advised that travel to and from SARS-affected areas may be very complicated. Airline schedules and airports themselves have experienced unanticipated disruptions. Airlines are taking many precautions to reduce the risk of exposure for passengers, but air travel may involve risk. The SARS epidemic seriously compromised access to medical care and transportation in China, and medical evacuation for SARS may be impossible. Travelers may be subject to health screenings before boarding planes to leave for the U.S. Departing travelers with any symptoms associated with SARS may be detained and isolated. Travelers arriving in the U.S. are advised to seek health care immediately if they develop a fever or respiratory symptoms within 10 days. Medical providers are instructed to isolate and monitor such individuals. It is important that potential travelers understand these public health protocols when considering travel to SARS-affected areas (even to areas that are under the more limited CDC travel alert), since minor illnesses developing during or subsequent to travel may involve disruptive and inconvenient isolation for three to ten days.

Personal travel and non-University sponsored travel do not require University approval. However, in order to protect the health of the CSM community, students returning from SARS-affected areas must call the Student Health Center immediately upon their return to campus. Likewise, faculty and staff are advised to contact their health care provider upon their return from a SARS-affected area.

People Traveling to CSM from or through SARS-affected Areas for Other Programs

Many people considering travel to CSM from SARS-affected areas are questioning whether SARS may or should influence their travel plans. CSM follows the recommendations of the CDC and the WHO, which at this time do not call for isolation of travelers from affected areas unless they develop any symptoms of illness. Individuals contemplating travel to CSM to attend reunions, academic programs, conferences, or for other purposes are asked to read carefully the information below:

The university urges individuals to seriously consider their plans to travel from areas of the world subject to CDC and WHO travel advisories. Individuals should not travel if they are ill, have recently been ill, or have been exposed to someone suspected of having SARS.

Prevention measures in SARS-affected areas and in the U.S. are appropriately stringent (and changing) and may make travel difficult. Airline schedules and airports themselves have experienced unanticipated disruptions. Travelers are subject to health screenings before boarding planes to leave for the U.S. Departing travelers with any symptoms associated with SARS may be detained and isolated for a period of time. Airlines are taking many precautions to reduce the risk of exposure for passengers, but airplane travel continues to involve risk. After arrival in the U.S., travelers are given information explaining the symptoms of SARS and instructions on to how to monitor their health for the 10-day incubation period of the SARS virus. Although isolation is required only for those who have symptoms, minor illnesses developing subsequent to travel may be indistinguishable from early SARS and require the traveler to be isolated for three to ten days. If possible, travelers are encouraged to spend the 10-day incubation period in a less exposed setting (such as a private home with friends or family) before entering the campus community.

Individuals who are considering travel to CSM are advised to consult a health care provider before coming to campus to discuss questions, concerns, and current travel advice.

Travelers must be aware that restrictions could change between the time travel plans are made and the day of departure, or during their time at CSM. It is essential to follow travel advisories closely-- from the country of travel origin, WHO, CDC and CSM--right up to the time of departure. (Contact information is provided below.)

Concerns of the CSM Community about Travelers from SARS-affected Areas

SARS is a very serious and highly infectious disease, and CSM recognizes the potential threat that it poses to the health of the campus. However, there are three important facts to keep in mind:

People with Symptoms Suggestive of SARS

Anyone who experiences a fever or flu-like symptoms and who has traveled from or through an affected area in the past 10 days or who has had direct, face-to-face, household contact with someone who has been diagnosed with SARS should immediately notify the Student Health Center at 303 273-3381 or call his/her health care provider for medical evaluation.

Up-to-date Information about SARS

Because SARS is an evolving illness, investigated with unprecedented resources by a host of governments, health organizations and research laboratories worldwide, new information is available on an almost daily basis. The following links will give direct access to the most up-to-date information.

This information was adapted from Cornell University

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