How long did the SARS epidemic in Vietnam in 2003 last?

The SARS epidemic came to Vietnam through a Chinese-born trader named Chun Cheng. From the time this man got sick, after only 45 days of fighting the disease, Vietnam was recognized by WHO as the first country to successfully control the SARS epidemic, bringing joy to all people. domestically as well as worldwide.

SARS, also known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, is a severe form of pneumonia. The disease first appeared in China in November 2002. Within a few months, tourists and Chinese traveling abroad spread the disease.
SARS epidemic has spread to 32 countries and territories with 8,422 people infected, of which 916 died. Accordingly, by July 2003, the global outbreak of the disease ended and no cases have occurred since 2004.
Initial signs of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome are:
Influenza , fever 38°C or higher; It was followed by chills, tremors, muscle aches, headaches, dry cough, and fatigue. More serious symptoms are severe pneumonia and hypoxemia

The cause of SARS is the Coronavirus that belongs to the virus that causes the common cold. Specific routes of disease transmission are as follows:
Bats and civets are a source of respiratory transmission of corona virus to humans, for example, you will be infected if you breathe in airborne vapors containing the virus from the source. infection. You can also get SARS if you touch objects that contain the saliva, tears, urine and feces of an infected person; hug, kiss or eat with an infected person.

The SARS epidemic came to Vietnam through a Chinese-born trader named Chun Cheng. Previously, this man had symptoms of fever, shortness of breath and a lot of cough, on February 23, 2003, this man went to a Vietnamese - French hospital for examination.
Due to not being warned in advance, the doctors of the Vietnam - France Hospital used the flu treatment regimen for this patient. After being treated for a while, this man showed no signs of progress, so his family took him home. After that, the Vietnam - France Hospital had 5 nurses with symptoms similar to Mr. Chun Cheng.
The number of sick people is constantly increasing, mainly hospital staff. Realizing something strange from this disease, the Vietnam - France Hospital has completely isolated itself to protect the safety of the community.

The SARS epidemic at the Vietnam - France Hospital made the whole country bewildered and scared. At that time, people living in Hanoi had to be wary of everyone, and when they mentioned the SARS epidemic at the Vietnam-France Hospital, people thought of the disaster of extinction. On March 15, 2003, nurse Nguyen Thi Luong was the first to die, then every few days more people died.
Statistics, the SARS epidemic in Vietnam has infected 66 people, of which, there are more than 40 nurses and doctors of the Vietnam - France Hospital; 5 nurses, doctors of the Hospital (directly taking care of patients) and Doctor Carlo Urbani (infectious experts of the World Health Organization were invited to Vietnam - France Hospital to examine pneumonia patients) dead.
Doctor Carlo Urbani was the first to identify Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and alert WHO. The warning of doctor Carlo Urbani caused the world to panic, but thanks to that, people were aware of the right level of danger and put all their efforts to take the right measures against the SARS epidemic.

Before Dr. Carlo Urbani died, he suggested that the doctors remove his lung to use as a study specimen. After the death of doctor Carlo Urbani 2 weeks, thanks to his lungs, the coronavirus was pointed out and the SARS pandemic was brought under control.
Thus, from the time the first Chinese patient appeared sick, after only 45 days of fighting the epidemic, Vietnam was recognized by WHO as the first country to successfully control the SARS epidemic, bringing common happiness of all people in the country as well as around the world. The successful control of the SARS epidemic has given valuable experiences in dealing with new and strange diseases that have arisen from which to take timely measures.
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