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SARS outbreak grips Asia as health officials warn of long crisis
Hong Kong and Singapore report rising SARS cases despite quarantines and school closures. Health Minister Lim Hng Kiang says the situation is unprecedented and requires a long haul. Hong Kong reports 58 new cases and 11 deaths locally, with over 400 ill. Singapore notes two deaths and 86 infections. Global totals exceed 1,400 sick and 50 deaths, with cases in China, Vietnam, Canada, and the United States reporting suspected cases.
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