22+ Sars Virus 2003 Vs Covid-19 Pics. Here's how the current situation compares to sars and mers. These infections can manifest as bronchitis, pneumonia, or a severe respiratory illness, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars), middle east.

The first known severe illness caused by a coronavirus emerged with the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars) epidemic in china.

They are the source of many of the common colds that people get and recover from every day. Coronaviruses are actually quite common. Visit business insider's homepage for more stories. Three coronaviruses can cause severe respiratory illness in people.