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Hong Kong declared Sars-free by WHO in 2003

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Hong Kong was declared free of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) on June 23, 2003, by the World Health Organization (WHO). This declaration marked the end of an epidemic that had claimed 299 lives in the city. Following the announcement, Hong Kong prepared to launch a $1 billion initiative to revitalize its image and attract tourists and businesses, including a significant tourism drive with promotional offers. AI

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Hong Kong declared Sars-free by WHO in 2003

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    Hong Kong declared Sars-free in 2003 – SCMP archive

    This article was first published on June 24, 2003. WHO gives the all-clear by Jimmy Cheung, Chow Chung-yan and Benjamin Wong Hong Kong is ready to spend $1 billion to rebuild its battered image and lure back tourists and businesses after it was officially declared free of Sars by…

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