CDC Reinstates Travel Alert for Toronto
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CDC Reinstates Travel Alert for Toronto
Summary:
On May 20, 2003, the CDC lifted the travel alert for Toronto after more than 30 days without new SARS cases. However, new reports have led to the alert being reinstated.Article:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reinstated a travel alert for Toronto, Canada, following the discovery of a cluster of probable old SARS cases reported by Canadian health officials on May 22. This comes just days after the CDC had lifted the initial alert on May 20, 2003, due to the absence of new cases for over 30 days?"equivalent to two SARS incubation periods.The CDC issues two types of travel notices in response to disease outbreaks: advisories and alerts. While a travel advisory suggests postponing non-essential travel, a travel alert doesn't discourage visits but warns travelers of health concerns and offers safety precautions.
U.S. travelers to Toronto are advised to take specific health precautions. These include avoiding areas where SARS transmission has occurred, like healthcare facilities. The CDC advises against the routine use of masks or other protective gear in public settings.
The importance of proper hand hygiene is emphasized as a primary defense against infectious diseases like SARS. Travelers should frequently wash their hands with soap and water. If hands are not visibly dirty, using alcohol-based hand sanitizers is a suitable alternative.
CDC’s Global Migration and Quarantine officials will distribute health alert cards to travelers returning from Toronto to the U.S. These cards detail SARS symptoms and suggest that travelers monitor their health for 10 days. They should seek medical advice if they develop a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing.
By remaining vigilant and following these guidelines, travelers can help mitigate the risk of spreading SARS and protect their own health during their visits to Toronto.
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