””””BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhuanet) -- Chairman of China's Central Military
Commission Jiang Zemin has signed a circular order citing service men and women
for their achievement in the Xiaotangshan severe acute respiratory syndrome
(SARS) designated hospital.
””””The circular said officers and soldiers in Xiaotangshan had fulfilled their
commission and met their obligations during the past 50 days in the fight
against SARS, making great achievements in protecting people's health and
safety.
””””The circular called on the entire People's Liberation Army and armed forces
to learn from those who provided health care and medical treatment to SARS
patients in Xiaotangshan and continue to strive for the army's further
modernization.
””””A total of 1,383 military doctors and nurses have been transferred from 114
military hospitals to Xiaotangshan hospital to help fight SARS after April 25
when the epidemic had infected many people in Beijing, China's capital.
””””The hospital discharged its last 18 recovered SARS patients on Friday.
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