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It will be seen that whilst there are more notifications from
Scarlet Fever, Diphtheria and Enteric Fever than in 1898, Scarlet Fever
is considerably less than in 1897, and Small-pox has decreased yearly.
The notification of Infectious Diseases still continues to work
well and without friction.
Disinfection.
During the year 375 houses and 5849 articles of
clothing, bedding, etc., have been disinfected (Table XVII.)
Temporary
Shelter.
Eleven families, represented by 39 persons, were
admitted during the year (Table XIX.)
Sickness
Returns.
I append a table giving the sickness returns from
various sources during the year (Table XX.)
House to
House
Inspection.
During the year the Inspectors have visited 5,009
houses, and made 3,811 re-inspections, these inspections
necessitating the issuing of 1,900 notices.
Fifty-five streets were inspected house-to-house, the following being
some of that number:—Albert Road, North Woolwich ; Beresford
Street, Brookhill Road, Church Street, Gildersome Street, High Street,
New Road, Prospect Row and Place, Rectory Grove, Ropeyard Rails,
Warren Street, etc., etc.