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| Chronology of China's fight against SARS since April 20 （3） |
| CCTV.COM 2003-05-01 14:05:00 |
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April 22
As of 8:00 p.m. April 21, the MOH reported a total of 2,158 confirmed SARS cases on China's mainland, 1,213 of which had been discharged from hospital after recovery. The death toll was 97.
The Chinese State Council dispatched a third group of SARS supervision teams to another 11 provinces and regions with fewer SARS cases. Vice－Premier Wu Yi, in her address to the team members,called for a better understanding of the SARS situation and bold measures to contain the disease.
The Ministry of Communications issued an emergency circular urging its branches nationwide to ensure the smooth distribution of anti－SARS drugs. The ministry also required stepped－up efforts by all branches to prevent SARS infection in crowded areas, like construction sites.
Beijing International Airport installed infrared temperature scanners to check the body temperature of every inbound and outbound passenger. Priorities for Beijing's port departments in SARS containment were to stop any inbound or outbound SARS carrier and ensure staff safety.
Liu Qi, secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee, visited communities in northern downtown Beijing and the Central University for Nationalities. He said strict monitoring should be incessant and any confirmed or suspected SARS case should be reported immediately.
The Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress appointed Wang Qishan Beijing vice－mayor and acting mayor.The committee also accepted Mayor Meng Xuenong's resignation.
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Editor: Liu Hongji Source:Xinhua
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