History: March 12 (#5)

History: March 12 (#5)
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March 12, 2003 The World Health Organization officially release a global warning of outbreaks of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

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On March 12, in the year 2003: The World Health Organization offici ally release a global warning of outbreaks of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease of zoonotic origin caused by the virus SARS-CoV-1, the first identified strain of the SARS-related coronavirus.

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Why March 12, 2003 matters: The World Health Organization of ficially release a global warning of outbreaks of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: March 12, 2003 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The World Health Organization officially release a global warning of outbreaks of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SARS (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)