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St Luke 1900

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Luke, Middlesex]

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Total cases139
Less unfounded cases24
115
Of which there were abated111
„ „ are outstanding4
115

In 29 cases statutory orders were served, i.e., 1 in every 4, of
these but one is outstanding.
The proportion of unfounded complaints in 1899 was 1 in every
4, in this year they were but 1 in 6, showing a great improvement.
Temporary Shelter.
Notwithstanding the fact that nearly 400 cases of Infectious
Disease have been notified during the year, the accommodation
provided by the Vestry, in accordance with the provisions of the
Public Health Act for the temporary reception of persons during
the time their own lodgings are undergoing disinfection, have not
been once utilised during the past year; although upon receipt
of each notification of the existence of infectious disease the
premises have been at once visited and a copy of the following
notice handed to the occupier:—
VESTRY OF SAINT LUKE, MIDDLESEX.
Public Health Depabtment,
Vestby Hall,
City Road, E.C.
Infectious Disease.
The Public Health Committee desires to give notice that,
in cases where disinfection is carried out by the Vestry's Officials,
there are provided for the use of those whose rooms are being
disinfected, apartments at 41, Macclesfield Street, City Road,
where every convenience is provided free of charge.
Orders for admission can be obtained at the Vestry Hall,
as above, between the hours of 9 and 6; Saturday, 9 till 2.
G. E. YARROW,
Medical Officer of Health.