WHO Says SARS Outbreak Almost Over

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WHO Says SARS Outbreak Almost Over

The World Health Organization said the majority of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrom outbreaks around the world are coming to an end.

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The World Health Organization said the majority of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrom outbreaks around the world are coming to an end.

Scientists from 16 SARS-struck locations concluded a one-and-a-half day conference in Geneva, on the eve of the 56th World Health Assembly.

They discussed the key factors that allow the virus to spread, the effectiveness of control measures and what remaining questions need to be answered.

Expressing great hope that measures to control the spread of the disease are working, WHO experts concluded that SARS in China is no more complex than it is in other countries and the the Chinese government is making great strides.

The message came out of before health ministers from around the globe start to convene for a nine-day assembly in the same city on Monday, with SARS naturally topping its agenda.

Chinese vice-Premier and Health Minister Wu Yi is among those attending the Geneva conference. She has reiterated that China will cooperate closely with the WHO and other countries and regions on SARS-preventative work.

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