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June 4
With outbreaks in all the initial hot zones either contained or coming under control, the World Health Organization says SARS is clearly in decline. But the U.N. agency also cautions that new outbreaks could still occur.

June 13
Noting that the SARS situation in many regions of China has "improved significantly," the WHO lifts its warning against travel to parts of the country, but the agency continues to advise that people avoid visiting the capital, Beijing.

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