Chinese President Hu Jintao has stressed the important role of science and technology in the prevention and treatment of SARS.
During his inspection tour in northern China's port city of Tianjin, Hu Jintao says China still faces grim situation in dealing with SARS. He urges relevant departments to mobilize all the people in society to take part in the fight against the disease. He has emphasized the strict implementation of early discovery, quarantining and treatment.
The president also requires local governments make efforts in maintaining the economic development while fighting SARS in order to reduce the economic losses to the lowest extent.