The China national anti-SARS headquarters on Sunday circulated new
regulations throughout the country standardizing the campaign
against the epidemic.
The notice said that through collaborative efforts from all areas
of the nation the disease was under control and the normal order of
the society was being restored. In order to solidify this result,
it was essential to readjust some regulations in line with the
practical situation.
According to the notice, all anti-SARS measures would go under the
leadership of government and all equipment for medical treatment or
quarantine could be removed. Those who come from areas that report
no confirmed SARS cases for over 20 consecutive days may not
necessarily be held in medical observation.
Even though people do not need to show health certificates while
traveling, they are not permitted to board public vehicles unless
their temperature is under 37.5 Celsius degrees, as prescribed by
the notice.
No
individuals or organizations are allowed to block transportation
unless they are granted permission by the State Council. X-rays,
which are harmful to health, cannot be conducted on normal people
without reason.
All organizations and government departments should remove hurdles
for rural workers returning to jobs in cities.
The notice finally said that it was safe to contact former SARS
patients who had been discharged from hospital after complete
recovery.
(Xinhua News Agency June 23, 2003)
