No new confirmed case of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was
reported Sunday, marking the fourth consecutive day of zero infection in Hong
Kong.
It is also the 31st day in a row on which the number of cases has fallen
below five since May 16, according to a press release jointly issued by the
Department of Health and the Hospital Authority.
A 43-year-old woman died in United Christian Hospital, bringingthe total
number of SARS related death to 295.
The number of patients recovered and discharged from hospital continues to
rise to 1,386. Of them, four were discharged Sunday.
The number of SARS patients in intensive care units is 15. These cases are
part of the 46 cases under treatment in hospitals.Most of the patients are
showing positive responses to the treatment protocol.
In addition, 28 are recovering patients and in preparation for discharge.
Meanwhile, temperature checks for all passengers at the airport,ports and
border points continue to be implemented to watch for travelers displaying
symptoms of SARS.
In addition, all incoming travelers are required to complete a health
declaration. Five passengers were screened out during temperature checks at
these points Saturday.
After undergoing further medical checks, two were cleared of SARS symptoms
and three were referred to hospitals for observation.
