No new SARS cases were reported in the last 24 hours, marking the fourth consecutive day of zero infections. It is also the 31st day in a row with fewer than five cases since May 16.

The number of patients discharged from hospital has reached 1,386, including four who were released today.

There are 46 cases still being treated in hospitals, and most patients are responding positively to the treatment protocol. Fifteen are in intensive care. In addition, 28 are recovering patients in convalescence preparing for discharge.

A 43-year-old woman died in United Christian Hospital, bringing the total number of SARS deaths to 295.

There are 1,262 people from 493 households under the home confinement programme.