First foreigner warded for probable Sars

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A 26-year-old employee of a cruiser-liner has been admitted to the Langkawi hospital for probable severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars). Thirteen people who had been in close contact with her have been placed under quarantine o­n board the ship.

The patient is the country's fourth probable Sars case and the first foreigner to be admitted for treatment.

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