What is the Government of Canada doing in response to reports of cases of SARS in China?
A. Health Canada is aware of the reports of SARS cases in China. We have followed up with our global surveillance partners, such as the World Health Organization to obtain the most up to date information. Health Canada and its partners continue to be at a heightened state of vigilance for severe respiratory illnesses, particularly given the current avian influenza (H7N3) strain circulating in British Columbia and the outbreak of H5N1 in Asia. We know that we have to be prepared, and vigilant, and so we have been taking appropriate actions to protect the health of Canadians.
