July 2003 on A decade ago , the sixth victim of SARS came to Hong Kong . Conventions shut down , tourists stayed away . Disease quickly spread around the world , killing 774 people by A decade ago . There were 8,096 confirmed cases of SARS in 774 nations , according to WHO . The city of Hong Kong was transformed as the epidemic unraveled in the city .
July 2003 on A decade ago , the sixth victim of SARS came to Hong Kong . Disease quickly spread around the world , killing 774 people by A decade ago . There were 8,096 confirmed cases of SARS in 774 nations , according to WHO . The city of Hong Kong was transformed as the epidemic unraveled in the city .