Beijing Prevents SARS from Spreading Overseas

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Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Wednesday, April 23, 2003

Beijing Prevents SARS from Spreading Overseas

Outbound passengers in Beijing are now obliged to fill in a health report declaring whether or not they are infected with SARS, quarantine officials said Tuesday.

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Outbound passengers in Beijing are now obliged to fill in a health report declaring whether or not they are infected with SARS, quarantine officials said Tuesday.

Quarantine authorities in Beijing said the move was designed toprevent SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) from spreading overseas.

The passengers may go ahead with their exit procedures after confirming they are free of the symptoms of SARS, or they will be asked to cancel their travel plans for immediate medical treatment.

Three automatic devices capable of detecting suspected SARS sufferers have been installed at Beijing's Capital Airport in a bid to curb the spread of the illness.

The quarantine authorities also ordered disinfection measures for all passenger aircraft from countries or regions hit by the disease and outbound passenger aircraft.

Passengers from those countries and regions are also obliged tofill in a health card before landing at the airport in a bid to screen out possible passengers infected by SARS.

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