Chua: New SARS virus less dangerous


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 20 Jan 2004

TELUK INTAN: The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus, which re-emerged in China recently, is not as dangerous as the previous strain, said Health Minister Datuk Chua Jui Meng. 

“The virus has mutated and is less virulent. The few cases reported in China showed it is not as dangerous as the SARS virus that appeared last year. 

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