Sun, May 04, 2003 - Page 1 News List

Hong Kong reports fewer cases, sees nine deaths

CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM The former British colony reported only 10 new cases -- the lowest number since atypical pneumonia started spreading there last month

AFP , HONG KONG

Meanwhile, Malaysia expressed concern Saturday over screening measures for SARS at its land border with Singapore as it reported another suspected case of the disease apparently contracted in the island-state.

Health ministry deputy director general Ismail Merican said screening at the causeway and a second link in southern Johor state bordering Singapore was a major "headache" as some 100,000 people travel through the areas daily.

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