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The leading infectious disease center in China, 302 Military HospitalSANTA ROSA, CA–(Marketwire -06/21/12)- In May, China reported more than 982,932 cases of infectious diseases resulting in 1,575 deaths, but no cases of SARS thanks in part to new government policies and a breakthrough in medical waste treatment from Rotoblock Corp. (RTBC).

An outbreak of SARS occurred between 2002 and 2003 in China that nearly became a pandemic, with 8,422 cases and 916 deaths worldwide (10.9% fatality), according to the World Health Organization. Within weeks, SARS spread from Hong Kong to infect individuals in 37 countries by early 2003. (more…)