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The necessary Sanitary precautions were observed in every
case by Inspection, Disinfection, Destruction of Bed, Bedding, &c.,
and the serving of Notices to abate Nuisances.
Under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, the following
diseases are scheduled :—
Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria, Membranous Croup, Small Pox,
Cholera, Erysipelas, and Puerperal, Typhus, Enteric, and
Relapsing Fevers.
Under this Act it is compulsory for the Medical Attendant
and the householder (in which the case occurs) to notify to the
Medical Officer of Health of the District immediately upon the
outbreak of any of the above diseases.
Reference to Table No. 8 will show the number of cases
reported during the year.
GENERAL REMARKS.
The following houses (23 in all) have been either closed or
demolished during the year, owing to their being unfit for human
habitation:—
6, 7, and 8, Woods Wharf;
59 and 61, Church Street; Closed.
12, Stockwell Street;
2, 4, 6, 8,10,12,14 & 16, Cold Bath Street;
73, 75, 77, and 79, Church Street;
Demolished.
61, 63, and 65, Marlborough Street;
6, Stockwell Street;
Oak House, East Street. Under Section 60, Sub-section