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New 'Sars-like' coronavirus identified by UK officials

By Michelle Roberts

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19698335

49 year old man has been air lifted to a London hospital with SARS (Sever acute respiratory symptom) like symptoms.  This is one of two cases known with the same viral symptoms.  Officials are still not sure about the threats this new virus may have.  Because of the severity of the case, steps have been taken to make sure that people that have been in contact with this particular case have been checked and have not been infected.  There is no evidence of the virus spreading form person to person and because of that there is no specific advice for the public regarding precautionary measures.   The SARS virus effected many people including hospital staff.  This class of Coronavirus’s is a huge family of viruses including ones that cause common colds.   This new virus is not having the same effect on people, most people to agree that this virus is not a Coronavirus.  There has also been other cases all treated in the UK with people suffering from serious respiratory problems all of which have recently died.  There has been no evidence to suggest that their deaths were caused by the same virus, or is even linked to the current case. 

            It’s kind of scary to think that the SARS virus in a different form may be coming back.  Although, this virus has different symptoms than the actual SARS virus, I still believe that we should still be careful.  I believe that doctors and official should still continue to take the same precautionary measures as they would if this was another SARS or coronavirus break out.  I feel like as soon as we don’t pay attention to the virus and don’t set these safety measures to protect others from possibly getting the virus something may happen. Other cases somewhat similar have resulted in death, even though there is not much evidence to link the two together.   The fact that they have even been considered somewhat the same is enough for me to believe that we should still be careful about the effects this new virus may have on people.