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the room which has been closed is separated from the adjoining room
by a sliding partition.
"In cases of non-notifiable diseases the Schoolkeeper is instructed
to brush down the walls and ceilings, wash the woodwork and furniture,
scrub the floors and keep the windows open. I think this quite
sufficient.
"In the case of notifiable diseases the Medical Officer of Health
is always asked to disinfect.
"In the special cases referred to by the Poplar Borough
Council, it was thought unnecessary to ask the Sanitary Authorities
to disinfect."
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
C. W. ISITT,
Acting Clerk of the Board.
The Town Clerk,
Poplar Borough Council,
High Street, Poplar, E.
The Committee were still of opinion the precautions taken by
the School Authorities were not sufficient to prevent the spread of
infection, and considered that the Council's Officers should be
allowed to disinfect the Schools in all cases where infectious
diseases, whether notifiable or not, have occurred, and the Committee
recommended the Council—"That a further representation
to this effect be made to the School Board for London."
Three cases of diphtheria and one of scarlet fever were connected
with milkshops in Poplar. Three cases of diphtheria, two of
typhoid fever, two of scarlet fever, one of measles and one of
erysipelas were connected with milkshops in Bromley. One case
of scarlet fever was connected with like premises in Bow. The
sale of milk was stopped until after the premises and utensils had
been disinfected. Two cases of diphtheria were connected with
premises where ice cream was manufactured.