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Thai woman may have virus
Disease detected in 11 countries

Aphaluck Bhatiasevi

Public Health authorities are closely monitoring the condition of a Thai woman suspected to be suffering from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome after returning from Hong Kong.

Diseases Control Department director-general Charal Trinvuthiphong said yesterday the woman was suffering from high fever and other symptoms associated with SARS. She was sent directly from Don Muang Airport to Nopparat Ratchathani hospital in Min Buri on her return from Hong Kong on Wednesday, and is now in quarantine under close medical supervision.

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At Least 6 Residents Have Mystery Illness

At least six California residents are suspected of having the mystery illness confounding medical experts around the world. Federal officials increased the number of suspected U-S cases today from eleven- to 13, and that number is expected to rise.