mar 31, 2003 - 2003 March - April - China and Hong Kong are hit by the pneumonia-like Sars virus, thought to have originated in Guangdong province in November 2002. Strict quarantine measures are enforced to stop the disease from spreading.

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On 2003 March, the Severe acute respiratory system (SARS) reached Hong Kong. It was originally originated in Guangdong province in November 2002 and soon spread around until it reached Hongkong, causing a lot of unfortunate deaths.

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