New Delhi, Apr 07: Health authorities in Mumbai on Monday reported the first suspected case of the deadly SARS virus in the country, a US citizen who had travelled to China.
"She's at a stage that we're suspecting that she maybe infected with the virus," Dr Subhash Salunkhe, director general for health services for the state of Maharashtra said.

"It's not yet confirmed, we're still conducting tests. She's travelled and come from China, Thailand and Vietnam, all high risk countries for SARS."

Salunkhe refused to give further details but added her condition was stable.



India is on high alert to prevent entry of the virus that has swept large parts of Asia and killed 100 people worldwide and infected more than 2,600. Airport authorities have been screening passengers coming into the country. Bureau Report