The Spread of SARS (3/17/03 - 5/24/03)
The following graphs show different aspects of the spread of SARS over time. The information used to generate the graphs was taken from (and is based on) the on SARS. One can get a feel for how fast the disease is spreading. The # of cases are cumulative which means that some of the people counted here have gotten better (a total history of cases).
Click HERE for the table containing the data that generated these graphs. Note: The WHO doesn't publish statistics on Sunday, so I have interpolated the Saturday and Monday numbers. These are noted by the gray bars.
The following graph shows the number of cases and
deaths worldwide vs. time:
The following graph shows the number of countries infected
vs. time:

The following graph shows the number of cases worldwide
minus mainland China vs. time.The graph dips because the U.S. changed
methods for determining what is a 'case'

The following graph shows the worldwide death rate vs. time:

The
following bar chart shows the daily increase in cases worldwide:

The
following bar chart shows the daily increase in deaths worldwide:

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Last updated: 5/25/03
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