Henk Bekedam
Henk Bekedam
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Now we dare to say that the SARS epidemic is over its peak period both globally and in China, ... This shows SARS can be contained -- this, despite the fact that we still have no vaccine or cure or diagnostic test.
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It is hoped that the lessons of SARS have been taken to heart by the Chinese authorities, and that China's leadership in combating the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak will be an example to other countries affected at this time.
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The challenge now is to eliminate it as a public threat. The surveillance system needs to be beefed up to be more sensitive and action-oriented so we can get all SARS cases.
challenge eliminate needs public sars sensitive system
The challenge now is to eliminate it as a public threat, ... The surveillance system needs to be beefed up to be more sensitive and action-oriented so we can get all SARS cases.
animal animals contained far primarily
So far it is primarily an animal disease. The more it is contained to animals, the better.
expect poultry
We expect there will be more poultry outbreaks,
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We think it is important for the Ministry of Health to share more of what they are doing. We think that that will be helpful for some of the doubts that the international community has.
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We need to share information and samples in a timely manner, in a regular manner and also globally.
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We are very much aware of this person. We have spoken to the government and are following it up. We have not received any specific details about his whereabouts.
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The virus doesn't differentiate between military personnel and civilians, so it's a problem that military officials don't report their figures to the Beijing government.
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This allows China to truly join global and regional efforts to curb smoking. Many lives will be saved, public health will be strengthened, and the economy will benefit as well.
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A disease in one country is a threat to another, ... the best chance to eradicate or contain a new infectious disease is when it emerges.
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As long as there are poultry outbreaks, people will be exposed to the virus and we can expect that people might get infected.
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Roughly half of the new infections are sexually transmitted. The other 48 percent comes from intravenous drug users, and the remaining 2 percent are vertical transmissions from mother to child.