Toronto dwellers Elliott and Eileen had a string of terrible luck.First their son had a stroke and then they both contracted severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).Where is it most likely that the couple contracted SARS?

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SARS was a highly contagious respiratory virus that was often transmitted in hospitals. As Elliott and Eileen were visiting their son, they were likely exposed to the virus in the hospital setting. The other options (public transit, home, work) may also present a risk for transmission, but the hospital is the most likely source in this particular scenario.

Toronto Dwellers Elliott and Eileen Had a String of Terrible