Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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SPECIAL DISINFECTION.
Special disinfection was carried out by the officials of this department
at the undermentioned premises, applications having been made to
me by the authorities concerned :—
Messrs. N. Lloyd & Co., Premises, Burrell street, workroom, after
Diphtheria contact.
Public Library, Walworth Road, Sewage water in basement.
Christchurch Schools, 2 Classrooms, after Scarlet Fever.
Lant Street Schools, 2 Classrooms, by request.
Mina Road Schools, 1 classroom, after Scarlet Fever.
All Saints' Schools, 3 classrooms, after Scarlet Fever.
Relief Station, Boyson Road, Infected Room.
MORTUARIES.
TABLE 44.
During the year 716 bodies were received into the Mortuaries: —
Beasons bodies were brought to Mortuary. | Collier's Rents Mortuary. | Manor Place Mortuary. | Total. |
---|---|---|---|
Bodies brought in upon which Inquests were held | 250 | 195 | 445 |
Bodies brought in for convenience | 25 | 244 | 269 |
Bodies brought in in cases where death had occurred from Infectious Disease | — | 2 | 2 |
Total | 275 | 441 | 716 |