X-Message-Number: 21438
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 07:18:18 +0800 (CST)
From: =?big5?q?kurt2100kimo?= <>
Subject: SARS

I have several questions about dealing with SARS.

Assuming the worst predictions are true, and that we
are in for a big one, what can be said for basic
services such as utilities and food?

I am living in a "semi" remote area, but certainly
cannot generate my own power. I could go out and buy
up 1-2 years supply of food, but this would attact
attention. Is this really necessary? I could certainly
avoid any unnecessary contact in public (going to
restaraunts, clubing, etc.). Would this be sufficient
to avoid the plague?

What about water?

Charles, I put your numbers and assumptions in a
spreadsheet and did some calculations. It is not
pretty. I figure the plague will "max out" in June,
tapering down in July and August.

The question is: how long can this infectious agent
(virus?) survive outside the human body? Can it be
carried by animals? Assuming that there are no readily
available human hosts around in September, presummably
the agent will die off and those of us who survive can
resume our normal lives.

Does this mean its all over by September? If we loose
this year's harvest, we need to wait until the fall of
2004 before food becomes available. Is this correct?

To top it off, I have much business travel planned
during this year (U.S. and Asia) since I am the sales
and marketing manager of my company. 

Kurt

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