FAUCI DIARY ARCHIVE — Wednesday, March 19, 2003
https://faucisdiary.com/diary/2003-03-19

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DIARY ENTRY — Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Source: Diary Prequel, p. 74 of 2026.07.27_Diary-Prequel-.pdf
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Bombing of Iraq begins.

Mar. 19-28, 2003 – Major focus on war. Push towards Bagdad; massive precision
bombing; Iraqi irregulars have executed GIs on El Azeera TV to the horror and anger of
USA;
        SARS is getting out of control. 1500 cases and 53 deaths worldwide. At first,
investigators isolated a paramyxovirus (metapneumovirus) at first seen on EM.
However, this may have been a mistake since several groups led by CDC are now finding
an unusual form of coronavirus (common cold).
        Briefed the VP on SARS and recent cardiac complication of smallpox vaccine via
teleconference.
        March 27 – Testified with Secretary Thompson on Project BioShield at the House
Energy and Commerce Committee. Several members (mostly Democrat) are balking at
the mandated appropriations authority. They are reluctant to give up the power of the
purse.