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Poplar 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Disinfection and Disinfestation.
The Council maintains a disinfecting station at Yeo Street and a summary of the work carried out is given below:-
| (a) Disinfection:- | ||
|---|---|---|
| Premises Disinfected | Articles Disinfected | |
| Infectious Disease | 208 | 1,830 |
| Tuberculosis | 72 | 542 |
| Scabies | 7 | 86 |
| Miscellaneous | 402 | 3,386 |
| Disinfection for manufacturing firms | - | 26,240 |
| TOTALS | 689 | 32,084 |
In addition, 504 tons of waste paper, and 18 tons 13 cwts. of Sterilised Rags were disinfected.
| (b) Disinfestation:- | |
|---|---|
| Inspections:- | |
| Number of visits | 1,140 |
| Premises requiring treatment | 960 |
| Furniture requiring treatment | 352 |
| Re-inspections after disinfestation | 145 |
| Miscellaneous visits and revisits | 179 |
| Disinfestation carried out:- | |
| Rooms (in 960 premises) | 2,057 |
| Beds, bedding, etc. articles | 5,401 |
| Furniture articles | 3,565 |
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