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Holborn 1914
Report for the year 1914 of the Medical Officer of Health
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| Diphtheria. | Enteric Fever. | Consumption. | Gonococci. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Submitted. | Result of Examination. | Number Submitted. | Result of Examination. | Number Submitted. | Result of Examination. | Number Submitted. | Result of Examination. |
| 53 | 44 bacilli not found | 2 | 1 Negative | 112 | 85 bacilli not found | 1 | 1 Negative |
| 9 bacilli found | 1 Positive | 27 bacilli found | - Positive | ||||
DISINFECTIONS. During the 52 weeks ended January 2nd, 1915.
| District. | Rooms. | Bedding, &c. Number of Articles. | Number of Persons using Shelter. |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Giles and Bloorasbury | 242 | 3,818 | - |
| Hollborn | 181 | 2,892 | 3 |
| Whole Borough | 423 | 0,710 | 3 |
SHELTER DURING DISINFECTION OF HOUSES.
As the Council's Shelter for the accommodation of persons during the
disinfection of their houses at No. 191, High Holborn, was demolished in July,
1906, the Council made arrangements with the adjoining Borough of Finsbury for
the use of their shelter. As the disinfectors work very early and very late, if
required, it was only necessary to use the shelter during the year for the accommodation
of 1 family consisting of 3 persons.
CLEANSING OF PERSONS ACT.
During the year 79 persons (68 men and 11 women) infested with vermin
had their bodies and clothing disinfested free of charge. All had their bodies
cleansed in the new Cleansing Station at the Public Mortuary, and 627 articles
were disinfested in the Council's steam apparatus.