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Show The Salt Lake Tribune NATION GRANDPATRICIA A7 Saturday, May 27, 2000 Hantavirus Not Just Western Disease ONCE-A-SEASON SAVINGSST. Pay!” Adding Vermontto list, scientists confirm the virus has surfaced in 31 states “Wefind the virus coast-to-coast in deer mice.” Last month, Vermont becamethe31ststate to con- firm a case of hantavirus, bringing the total reported in the United States to 250 since it was first identified nearly two decades ago, said Joni Young, hantavirus surveillance coordinator for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Cases also have been confirmed dating to the early 1980s, Young said. “Weget calls from people in California saying we're going to New Mexico and asking how to avoid hantavirus. We say there are cases in California, too. We need to change some thinking there,” she said. “Tf we had started looking for it one decade sooner, we probably would have had more than 100 cases,” said Harvey Artsobofthe Canadian Science oe for Human and Animal Health in Winnipeg, Mani talization within 24 hours. CDC officials said 40 percent to 60 percent of cases somevictims survive and others do not. Since it is spread through rodenturine,feces or saliva, peopletypically contract the disease in rural areas by inhalingthevirus particles while cleaning out a rodent-infested space,-such as a barn, cabin orstable. First documented in 1983 in New Mexico, the dis- 4 50% OFF 2nd set GRAND PATRICIAN TOWEL SETS Pima cotton blend. Reg. 1*set If purchased separatel Must purchase Corners area of Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico. ORDER ANYTIME: TOLL FREE 1-800-452-6323 _ iN) Since then, 250 cases have been confirmed, with all but21 occurring westofthe Mississippi. Argentina has reported more than 270 cases, more than any othernation, Youngsaid. TERS» ALL COMFORTER COVERS QUILTS + ALL PILLOWS&PADS ui TOWELS& RUGS » ALLTABLE LINENS 100% ‘cotton. Handstitched. Traditional patterns. SALE 2” Set (bath/hand/wash)......°43 30.97 15.48 Hand towel Washcloth . ease initially was believed to be confined to the Four HANDCRAFTED PATCHWORK QUILTS Twin... Full/queen. Kin 3 4 have beenfatal, but health officials are unsure why SALE 39.99 - size, even king Reg. Bas Hantavirus pulmonary syndromebegins muchlike a flu, with muscle aches and a fever, followed by shortness of breath and coughing. It typically progresses rapidly, requiring ventilation and hospi- = SALE 19.99 twin set RALPH LAUREN 200-THREAD COTTON SHEET SETS Includes flat/fitted sheets & pillowcase(s). 4 ae. SALE 3-pe. twin .. 4c. full CLOSEOUT 30-50% OFF SALE 24.99 queen/king 250-THREAD LUXURY SHEETS Court of Versailles. 5” lace border. White or parchment. puset ENTIRE STOCK WHITE DOWN COMFORTERS Vancouver, Ralph Lauren, Royal veel ony Vancouver... Ralph Lauren Classic .. ae Velvet Big & Soft Ralph Lauren Avenue Saar cases... King cases. alive thread Slr 6-pe. twin ro een 0 fc Lemme112]ae tS oem ALT¢] 50% OFF SALE 49.99 sit, COMFORTER COVER MINI SETS 100% cotton with button closures. Yarn-dyed ENTIRE STOCK PILLOWS From Ralph Lauren, DuPont, Comforel, Royal Velvet. Reg. SALE Dacron Itt... 126-34 12,99-16.99 al Velvet Sateen Density .......°40-60 17,99-24,99 R ren 75(25 ooe.B0-100 R, Velvet White Down....1004140 39.99-59.99 SALE 14,99 sy :i0 SAND DUNE Peeok Sons: cutlace,plaids. SALE 9.99 2750° SALE 12.99 twin ROYAL VELVET 275-THREAD SHEETS By Fieldcrest. Deep-fitted pocket. Pima cotton. Twin. 3 48 ‘65 ‘75 12.99 29,99 39.99 «47.99 ROYAL VELVET CLASSIC TOWELS 100% combed cotton. 28 colors, 27x50" bath /CMI Reg. 50% BACOVA oer BOUCLE RUGS id colors. *Foothil 10 am-6 pm. Regular and rigid prices are fring pies only and may or may not have reued fn saon Extra savings % applied to reduced prices. Prices shown as “only” will remain in effect after this event. Advertised merchandise maybe offered again in upcoming sale events. Sale ends May 29 oe {T WITH ZCMI, ALSO WELCOMEVISA, MASTERCARD AND DISCOVER ‘A DIVISION OF MAY DEPARTMENT STORES ORDER ANYTIME: TOLL FREE * 1-800-452-6323. cone eeweseesescsseed ‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER — Scientists tracking an often-fatal respiratory disease widely regarded as a Four Corners area phenomenon have documented cases from Canada to Argentina, prompting health officials to step up hantavirus monitoring efforts. |
