Thu, May 08, 2003 - Page 1 News List

Allies urge UN to promote WHO bid

LENDING A HAND As publications begin to call for Taiwan's entry into the body to help in the fight against SARS, 20 countries have penned a letter of support for the effort

By Monique Chu  /  STAFF REPORTER WITH AGENCIES

"As a precautionary measure, the American Institute of Taiwan has cautioned against all non-essential travel to Taiwan," the US State Department said in a statement, adding that the AIT had based its decision on advice from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (USCDC).

The USCDC lifted its warning against travel to Singapore because it's been 20 days since the last case contracted outside hospitals or the homes of other patients, CDC Director Julie Gerberding told reporters.

CDC advisories remain in effect against travel to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Gerberding said.

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