im planning a trip to my country, Taiwan, in the end of April, but im not sure if should take the risk of double threats. airplan suicide and SARS. my mom said there are not many people infected by SARS over there, but im still very paranoid about this deadly desease. what's your thoughts on traveling to Asia?

 

I know my company has stopped everyone in our asian offices from coming to the US to attend company functions.

 

my buddy just got back from singapore couple weeks ago.. 18hr flight... it was all good.. he was business/comemrcial first class so he had a grand ole time

 

This SARS thing is just getting started. You could find yourself over there when it reaches epidemic proportions, and not be allowed to return home. I'd put the trip on hold until they have it under control.

Your chances of being affected by "airplane suicide" are pretty low. I'd be far more concerned about the new screening procedures. If there's a mistake on your credit report, they might hold you as a terrorist.

 

there are less than 20 ppl get infected by SARS in Taiwan so the desease is controlled well over there, but who knows right. I told my parents, i want first class not economic cuz i can't take the risk. well hopefully they love me that much

 

Did you know that the Chinese (as in China) has covered this up for the past 5months or so?

 

that might happen in china, but not taiwan

 

don't be so sure, but my point is that it could be more wide spread then anyone first imagined.

just my advice but I would stay in the US for while.

 

does anyone know if travellers from Asian need to be checked before leaving the airport or not?

 

the answer is no (at least for taiwan). even if you're coughing they might not stop you.

From what I've read you need to do an x-ray to determine if you have SARS or not.