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26 new SARS cases reported on China mainland
   CCTV.COM   2003-05-22 16:05:09   
    There were 26 new severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) cases and four new deaths from the disease between 10:00 a.m. May 21 and 10:00 a.m. May 22 on the Chinese mainland, the Ministry of Health reported Thursday.

    The cumulative SARS cases rose to 5,271, while the number of SARS patients discharged from hospitals and the death toll reached 2,445 and 300, respectively, the ministry said in the daily report.

    Beijing reported 15 new SARS cases and two new deaths.


Editor: Xiao Wei  Source:Xinhua


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