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The Unforgettable SARS (26 March)

(Photo by jcMotion)
(Photo by jcMotion)

Ten years ago, the outbreak of SARS first occurred in Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH), followed by Amoy Gardens, starting a panic in Hong Kong. At that time, Dr. Yeung Koon-sing and Dr. Fung Tai-heng were interns at the hospital. Dr. Cheng Chi-hung worked at the PWH Accident and Emergency Department. Mr. Ko Wing-cheung, a policeman, was responsible for quarantining Amoy Gardens. All of them and Mr. Patrick Huen, over 60, were infected with SARS. They sat together today with Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, then in charge of the medical team fighting SARS, to share with the audience how they combatted the disease, and what they have learned and how they have changed since then. All guests urged everyone to be thankful for and to contribute to society.