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Since May 8th, Beijing's severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic is on a continuous decline. Indicating and verifying measures taken since the end of April to be effective. Three stages of SARS have been distinguished in Beijing since late April, they are described in this article as rapid growth stage beginning late April until early May, decline and stable stage throughout the first week of May, and rapid decline stage since May 9th until present. These three stages depict the effectiveness of interventive measures against SARS in Beijing since late April. Information transparency towards the public is an import part among all measures taken, enhancing public awareness and understanding of the current situation and government action as well as introduce public action. Public awareness is an important factor, forming active support for government interventions.
China ; epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Information Dissemination ; Male ; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ; epidemiology ; prevention & control

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