Singapore reported one new SARS death yesterday, bringing the city-state's toll to 17, as fears of the flu-like illness prompted authorities to use high-tech equipment to screen travellers and cut airport landing fees for the hard-hit airline industry.
A 74-year-old patient died after being infected at Singapore General Hospital, the Health Ministry said in a statement. No further details were provided.
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