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May 29, 2003

SARS Update

As you are all aware SARS has burst back onto the scene in explosive fashion.

On May 23rd the Centers For Disease Control reinstated its Travel Alert for Toronto. Once again it pointed out that this should not be construed as an advisory not to travel to Toronto, just to take precautions if you are.

On May 26th the World Health Organization added Toronto to its list of areas with recent SARS transmissions. The WHO, however, is not recommending any restrictions on travel to Toronto.

On May 29th we wait with baited breath in the hopes that the World Health Organization does not once again issue a Travel Advisory, as the number of probable SARS cases edges towards 60.

We continue to closely monitor NABET productions by providing as much updated information as possible. That being said, a number of productions that were destined for Toronto and NABET have elected to shoot elsewhere.

Below are links to websites that provide current information about SARS We will continue to deal with this situation and will keep you updated as new information becomes available.

Useful Links:

World Health Organization - www.who.org
Centers For Disease Control - www.cdc.gov
Toronto Public Health - www.toronto.ca/health
Health Canada - www.sars.gc.ca
Ontario Ministry of Health - www.health.gov.on.ca
Section 21 - www.filmsafety.ca

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