The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Tung
Chee Hwa visited a residential area Thursday to examine the
measures containing the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome
(SARS).
Tung was briefed by officials from health, food, environment and
construction departments on the latest situation of infections
affecting residents as well as the preventive measures.
Tung stressed that "we must do our level best and not allow another
big outbreak."
A
series of reinforced measures have been taken in Hong Kong to
prevent the virus. The government appealed to the whole society to
join hands in a fight against the disease. According to Financial
Secretary Antony Leung, economic relief measures are under
consideration and will be launched soon.
(Xinhua News Agency April 18, 2003)