Here are two sentences:
The global death toll approached 770 with more than 8,300 people sickened since the SARS virus first appeared in southern China in November .
The global death toll is 770 with more than 8300 people sickened since the severe acute respiratory syndrome virus first appeared in southern China in November .
Do they have the same meaning?
Choose your answer from:
a). no.
b). yes.
b).