China to fight deadly virus

Cases in some Chinese provinces, as well as Taiwan and Singapore, are running above year levels recorded 12 months ago. Special equipment is being installed in children's wards of hospitals to treat patients. Local authorities are also strengthening the supervision of food safety and water quality in an effort to stop the disease from spreading.

Reuters | May 3, 2008

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