Morocco announces SARS prevention measures

The Moroccan Health ministry announced a set of measures to prevent the spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Disease (SARS) in Morocco.

A source at the ministry said that in keeping with the World Health Organization (CHO) recommendations, Morocco has reinforced its epidemiological surveillance and health control at the borders, especially in areas that have a traffic with affected countries.

The prevention measures also include awareness campaigns for staff working at the security, the Moroccan air carrier "RAM," the airport authority "ONDA" and health professionals.