June 2003
New Actions by Asian Health Ministers to Combat SARS - 2003-06-29
Asian health ministers convened in Bangkok to coordinate efforts against SARS, agreeing to test travelers from infected regions and ensure that trade is not disrupted…
Taiwan Seeks Removal from Global List of SARS-Affected Countries
Taiwan is striving to be recognized as free of SARS after twenty days without new cases, but a new potential case in Japan complicates its…
Travel Restrictions on Beijing Lifted
The World Health Organization has lifted travel restrictions on Beijing due to successful control of the SARS outbreak. This decision reflects confidence in China's health…
Travel Restrictions to Beijing Lifted Due to SARS Outbreak
The World Health Organization has lifted its travel advisory for Beijing, indicating that the city's measures against the SARS outbreak have been effective. Currently, only…
World Health Organization Removes Hong Kong from SARS Infected Areas List - 2003-06-23
The World Health Organization has removed Hong Kong from its SARS infected areas list, prompting the Hong Kong Tourism Board to announce new measures to…
Humanitarian Disaster Unfolding in Liberia - 2003-06-14
A humanitarian disaster is occurring in Liberia as peace talks between the government and rebels continue. Thousands are sheltering in Monrovia with inadequate food and…
World Health Organization: The peak of SARS outbreak in China and other countries has passed - 2003-06-05
The World Health Organization announced that the peak of the SARS outbreak has passed, with a notable decrease in cases in China. Despite this positive…
WHO Concerned About Reports of SARS Cases in China - 2003-06-03
The WHO is expressing skepticism about China's reports of declining SARS cases, citing uncertainty about how these cases are counted. China claims fewer than ten…