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The worldwide SARS death toll continued to climb on Saturday as a leading British expert warned the mortality rate from the mysterious disease could be double that suggested by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Canada recorded its 20th death, a 77-year-old man from Ontario province, casting doubt on official comments that the outbreak is under control. Six deaths in Hong Kong and Singapore's 19th fatality were among 15 fatalities in Asia, bringing the global toll to 292. As US President George W Bush offered to help beat the epidemic in China, where drastic measures are being taken to halt the...

The Threat Posed by SARS is Unprecedented By:JASBANT SINGH, Associated Press Writer April 26, 2003 Asian health ministers agree measures to stop 'unprecedented threat' of SARS KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Asian health ministers agreed Saturday on measures to slow the spread of SARS, including more screening at international departure points, a bar on travelers showing symptoms of the virus and a requirement for health declaration forms for visitors from affected countries. "The threat posed by SARS is unprecedented," said the regional director of the World Health Organization, Shigeru Omi. "The virus has already demonstrated its explosive power to cause sudden...