The first confirmed SARS patient, surnamed Song (center), in east China's Anhui Province walks out of hospital ward after recovery May 10, 2004. Song, a medical postgraduate, was diagnosed a SARS patient on April 23. Doctors said Song has recovered and is in good health. Photo shows a friend presents Song a bunch of flowers.

The first confirmed SARS patient, surnamed Song (center), in east China's Anhui Province walks out of hospital ward after recovery May 10, 2004. Song, a medical postgraduate, was diagnosed a SARS patient on April 23. Doctors said Song has recovered and is in good health. (newsphoto)

The first confirmed SARS patient, surnamed Song (center), in east China's Anhui Province walks out of hospital ward after recovery May 10, 2004. Song, a medical postgraduate, was diagnosed a SARS patient on April 23. Doctors said Song has recovered and is in good health. A friend presents Song a bunch of flowers.