What are the positive developments in the control of SARS?
As a result of the global alert and response network, assistance to national authorities, probably the rapid spread of SARS has been checked. There is heightened awareness about the disease in the public, the media and the national governments. There is now improved understanding of the cause of SARS and how it may be spreading in many countries who are reporting the disease. Recommendations on supplies and various control measures to check the spread of the disease are being made. This epidemic is likely to convince the national authorities to strengthen infection control measures in hospitals and health facilities.
