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SHELTER FOR TEMPORARY
ACCOMMODATION DURING
DISINFECTION.
The establishment at No. 6, Cotton Street,
Aldersgate Street, was in operation for the whole
year, pending the completion of the new buildings
in Golden Lane, which were opened, but not
ready for occupation, on the 29th October last.
This Shelter is not intended for the use of
the poor only. Any person residing in the City
is entitled to accommodation there whilst his
home is being disinfected.
Eighteen families, comprising 37 adults and
31 children, total 68 persons, were received and
provided with lodging, food, and attendance
during the disinfection and cleansing of their
houses after—
Scarlet Fever from 7 families
Diphtheria „ 10 „
Measles „ 1 family
18 families
Two families came from homes consisting of
four rooms each, 2 of three rooms, 7 of two rooms,
and 7 of one room.
In every instance the accommodation provided
has been greatly appreciated.