In the height of the SARS epidemic paranoia, and 2 short days after health authorities in Toronto threaten criminal charges against a man that “might” be infected with SARS who, rather than entering voluntary quarantine, went to work; the Quebec provincial health authority declares that there will be no threat to the public health if their casino (de Hull) remains open 1 day after a food handler and four other casino employees “are” diagnosed as having TB. One day later, Canadian health authorities lament the probability that the SARS epidemic could get dangerously out of hand over the upcoming Easter weekend. News Flash: TB, like SARS, is a known deadly respiratory disease. Southeast Asians are particularly susceptible to gambling addictions, and SARS.
Jan 01