WHO Sees Civets As Prime Suspect In SARS Spread

WHO experts bolstered the case against civet cats as a prime suspect in the spread of SARS Friday, saying it found traces of the deadly virus in cages in a restaurant where a patient served up civet dishes. Fearing further spread of the disease, Chinese health experts said the southern Guangdong province, where China's one confirmed and two suspected SARS cases have emerged -- would permanently ban trade and consumption of the furry, weasel-like animals.