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Poplar 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Disinfection and Disinfestntion.
The Council maintains a disinfecting station at Yeo Street and a summary of the work carried out is given below:-(a) Disinfection:-
| Premises Disinfected | Articles Disinfected | |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious Disease | 151 | 1,066 |
| Tuberculosis | 74 | 559 |
| Scabies | 6 | 74 |
| Miscellaneous | 524 | 3,381 |
| Disinfection for manufacturing firms | - | 35,608 |
| TOTALS | 755 | 40,688 |
In addition, 1,142 tons 1 cwt. of waste paper, and 30 tons of Sterilised Rags
were disinfected.
(b) Disinfestation:-
Inspections:-
Number of visits 1,069
Premises requiring treatment 1,048
Furniture requiring treatment 367
Re-inspections after disinfestation
164
Miscellaneous visits and
revisits 178
Disinfestation carried out:-
Rooms (in 1,048 premises) 2,564
Beds, bedding, etc. articles 6,225
Furniture articles 7,004
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