I have always taken what the media reports with a large pinch of salt. At first I have tended to agree with the general responce that SARS is more of a Media beat up, but now I'm not so sure.
The problem may well be in the future potential of this virus to reek absolute havoc around the world. I saw an interview on TV with an ozzie doctor this morning, he has just returned home after having been in the thick of it in a HKG hospital, the impression I got from him was that this virus should be taken seriously.
I hate to admit it, but perhaps the Media have unwitingly got it right for once!