SARS (Severe Acute Syndrome)

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…world's highest infection rate outside mainland China. Since the outbreak began in March, Hong Kong has recorded 184 deaths and 1 629 infections from SARS - a death rate of 11:29 percent. Some experts have predicted the death rate may rise as high as 20 percent. Hospital Authority director Ko Wing-man told the Post: "For the first time in Hong Kong, public Western hospitals will incorporate Chinese medicine in the treatment of patients. This is a historic breakthrough." - Sapa-DPA.