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[1938

Disinfectants Distributed and Used.—The following statement gives
the quantity of disinfectants distributed by the Sanitary Authority, or used in
disinfecting and cleansing rooms:—
To householders:—Carbolic powder, 10 cwts. *Disinfectant fluid, 20 galls.
* Strong disinfectant is diluted before distribution in place of the former weaker
disinfectant used. The figure given is as distributed,
Formaldehyde Solution, 20 galls., were used for spraying premises after
infectious diseases. 4 galls, of concentrated special fluid (increased to 40 galls, by
dilution), and 5 cwts. of sulphur candles were used in the fumigation of verminous
premises.
Shelter House.—The Shelter House was not occupied during the year;
baths were given to 28 verminous persons while their clothing was disinfected, 6
of whom were sent from a Common Lodging House, 1 tramp and 1 from Police cells
35 other persons who had been in contact with cases of infectious diseases, 23 of whom
were employed in handling food, also had baths and their clothing disinfected. Baths
were provided for 72 persons who were suffering from Scabies (a series of 3 baths in
each case), making a total of 216 baths.