[heleny]

The AC had been turned off and there was not enough water, sanitary facilities, or beds to maintain a reasonably healthy environment for the over 1000 people inside.

Do they have central air conditioning? I hope that's why they turned off the AC. I hope it's not too uncomfortable, or other people will be afraid to mention their contact with SARS patients for fear of being quarantined in unsanitary conditions.

She says that hospital officials have now shut down their access to television.

If the people are stuck in there for two weeks, at least they need some entertainment, even if it's just the TV.

Stay healthy, and thanks for the report.

[zook]

Here's the headline from today's Taiwan News:

"Just euthanize us," workers say

For the first 24 hours, there was no food, no masks, and inadequate basic facilities. Today, there are many doctors who are so far refusing to report back to the hospital. Apparently, doctors have more clout than nurses.

Yesterday many nurses staged a protest at one of the entrances to the hospital. Today they are being threatened with some fine or jail term.

A government official has warned everyone not to post "rumors" on the Internet under threat of fine or other punishment.

Not sure what a "rumor" is. Perhaps I'm exposing myself to risk by posting this. Under law, I suppose I should be under quarantine because I am "family" of a hospital staff member and I was staying at her house (albeit for one day before she reported back). But I'll remain a "fugative."