Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

SARS Ambulance
  • In China, the Taipei Times has reported the development and unveiling of two negative-pressure ambulances that were donated to the National Fire Administration (NFA) in June 2003.
  • The ambulances were developed in two weeks by China Motor and the Industrial Technology Research Institute; the first to be manufactured locally.
  • Standard ambulances are fitted with negative pressure equipment.
  • Imported ambulances range in price from USD $86,000 to USD $114,000, however the locally manufactured vehicle was approximately USD $36,000.[10]

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/photo/2003/06/11/0000057693. 2003. Digital file.