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China Local time: 07:08 PM

SARS Cases Down, Emergency Need for Equipment Eased

China’s reported SARS cases have decreased dramatically in recent days and there is no longer an emergency need for the equipment to treat and prevent the spread of SARS. China’s battle to contain SARS was aided by the exceptional response of U.S. companies that provided much of the needed equipment and supplies to deal with this crisis.

During the SARS epidemic, U.S. companies supplied remote temperature sensing equipment, which was installed at airports, train stations, hospitals, and other public areas to identify individuals with fever and prevent the potential spread of SARS. U.S. companies also supplied critically needed hospital equipment such as ventilators, chest x-ray equipment, specialized ambulances, protective garments and masks, antiviral cleaning supplies, medical waste treatment equipment and hygiene products. Chinese organizations, both private and public, have expressed appreciation for the numerous responses from U.S. companies and the equipment they supplied to help in the fight against SARS.

Although immediate demand for SARS related equipment has diminished, the normal market for U.S. medical products remains strong in China. Please review our website for a list of services we provide. We hope that we will be able to assist you in exporting U.S. medical equipment to the Chinese market.