Study Shows SARS Virus Transmitted Through Sewerage

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Study Shows SARS Virus Transmitted Through Sewerage

Preliminary study indicated that the virus of atypical pneumonia was transmitted through sewerage at Block E of Amoy Gardens, a residential complex, in Hong Kong, local media reported Tuesday.

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Preliminary study indicated that the virus of atypical pneumonia was transmitted through sewerage at Block E of Amoy Gardens, a residential complex, in Hong Kong, local media reported Tuesday.

According to preliminary study, an index patient left the virus at the sewerage, whose imperfection led to the exudation of the virus, which reached to different families through their exhaust systems.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government started disinfection operation in Block E of Amoy Gardens Monday at all common areas of the building.

Moreover, they would disinfect the kitchen and the toilet of each flat with special attention being paid to the cleansing of sinks, bathtubs and drainage points.

A government spokesman said "there is a need to pay particular attention to points where sewage is drained and guidelines on disinfection of households will be distributed to the residents."

According to latest statistics, a total of 127 patients have recovered from atypical pneumonia and have been discharged from public hospitals so far.

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