Madam, - The media report that 260 people throughout the world have died from SARS in the past six months. However, according to the World Health Organisation 250,000 people die from influenza each year. Are we to stop someone from travelling abroad if he or she lives in a country where some people have flu? A little perspective, please. - Yours, etc.,
JOHN MAGEE,
Strathmore Park,
Belfast.