HK steps up precautionary measures against SARS

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HK steps up precautionary measures against SARS

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The Hong Kong government has stepped up precautionary measures at all the immigration control points in view of a suspected SARS case in Guangzhou, a spokesman for Hong Kong's Department of Health said Thursday.

The spokesman said about 500,000 travelers arrived from or departed for Chinese mainland Wednesday. Nine had been found to have a fever and 48 were reported to be unwell. Among these people,four were referred to hospitals for further examination.

"But none of them was suspected of having contracted SARS, and hospitalization was not required," the spokesman said.

The department's SARS hotline has received 75 inquiries from Dec. 27 to 12 p.m. Thursday.

"For safety's sake, recent travelers to Guangdong who have fever or symptoms of respiratory tract infection should consult their doctors at once," the spokesman said.

The department has reminded the Hospital Authority, private hospitals, private doctors and laboratory personnel in Hong Kong to maintain vigilance in infection control and disease reporting.

"We have also sent letters to all Chinese medicine practitioners to advise them to be vigilant. Even though Hong Konghas been free from SARS since early June, the public is reminded to remain vigilant and observe good personal hygiene," the spokesman added.

(Source: Xinhua)

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