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Another Case Of The Mystery Flu In The Northwest?

March 31, 2003

By KOMO Staff & News Services

VANCOUVER, B.C. - A Vancouver-area woman has
been identified as British Columbia's second
probable case of a flu-like disease blamed for
nearly 60 deaths worldwide.

The woman in her mid-60s, admitted Friday to
Royal Columbian Hospital, fits the profile for
probable cases of severe acute respiratory
syndrome, doctors said. She was listed in stable
condition and was not on a respirator.

"This woman had close household contact with
people overseas who are probable SARS cases as
well," said Helen Carkner, a spokeswoman for the
Fraser Health Authority.

Three other potential cases are being monitored
in Vancouver-area hospitals, bringing the total
number of likely and suspected SARS cases to
eight in the province.

One is at Chilliwack General, another at MSA General Hospital and the third at Vancouver
General Hospital.

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"captain trips" is on the loose. If anyone hasn't read 'The Stand', I wouldn't recommend doing so now, it'll scare the crap out you everytime someone sneezes.