The following lessons learned from the global experience with SARS-CoV
have been considered in developing this Supplement:
Transmission
of SARS-CoV appears to occur predominantly through close interactions
with infected persons.
Persons
with unrecognized SARS-CoV disease can contribute to the initiation
or expansion of an outbreak, especially in healthcare settings.
Transmission
of SARS-CoV in a single healthcare facility can have far-reaching public
health effects.
Transmission
to healthcare workers has occurred primarily after close, unprotected
contact with symptomatic persons before implementation of infection
control precautions.
Certain
high-risk procedures and events can increase the risk of SARS-CoV transmission.
Infection
control is a primary public health intervention for containing the
spread of SARS-CoV.
Patients
with SARS-CoV disease need to be isolated to minimize the risk of transmission
to others.
Patients
with mild SARS-CoV disease can be safely isolated in locations other
than acute-care facilities, such as at home or in community facilities
designated for isolation of SARS patients.
