Anti-SARS measures in DPRK
KCNA
Pyongyang, April 21 (KCNA) -- A campaign is brisk in the DPRK to prevent SARS widespread in the world.
National and local hygiene guiding committees at different levels have been reorganized as headquarters for emergency prevention to start their work.
The headquarters make effective monitoring and information service to prevent even a single SARS-infected person from entering the country or even a single case from breaking out in the country.
A strict quarantine is going on at railway stations near borders, airports and trade ports. More medical workers are posted there and more equipment and appliances are also sent there.
Suspected foreigners are sent back or isolated and hospitalised for treatment. Persons on an official tour overseas are quarantined for medical observation for necessary days together with their families.
Hygienic propaganda against SARS is also brisk.
The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with the ministry of education and working people's organizations, is conducting a propaganda work about the cause of the disease and preventive measures.
The president of the State Hygienic Examination Centre and other permanent members of the national headquarters are also carrying on field propaganda in various ways and methods.
Medical check-up is done at any time. The section doctor system is further strengthened to detect any slight symptom and take measures in time.
The state has turned the campaign against SARS into the work of people themselves. therefore, all the people willingly participate in the work for living and personal hygiene and increased resistance.
News media give a full account of the symptoms, infection and danger of SARS, measures for prevention and world trend.
