Beijing claims 'victory' over SARS

11 May, 2004
 

Novartis BEIJING — Beijing has achieved a "victory" over SARS since it broke out late last month, a city official said Monday, noting the stable health of most patients and trust in the general public that authorities have stopped the spread.


All but one of the seven people confirmed or suspected of contracting SARS in Beijing since April 21 are getting by without breathing machines, a good sign for recovery, and one has left the hospital, said Liang Wannian, vice director of the Beijing Health Bureau. (Kyodo News)