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Southwark 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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DISINFECTION.
The total number of disinfections of rooms during the year by the
Council's disinfecting staff was 858. Of this number 764 rooms were
disinfected after the occurrence of the ordinary notifiable infectious
diseases, and 94 after cases of phthisis.
1,683 verminous rooms were sulphured and otherwise cleansed by
the Council's staff during the year, as against 1,417 in 1937.

Table: TABLE 32.Bedding, etc., disinfected and destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the year 1938.

TABLE 32.Bedding, etc., disinfected and destroyed after the occurrence of Infectious Disease during the year 1938.

Articles.No. Disinfected.No. Destroyed.
Beds44867
Palliasses42376
Bolsters34722
Pillows1,40690
Cushions12724
Blankets1,62113
Sheets7356
Quilts74611
Articles of Clothing, etc.27,952365
Books384—
Total34,189674

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In addition, 37¾ 1bs. of bristles were disinfected. 425 cwt. of household
effects were destroyed.
RECEPTION HOUSE, KING JAMES STREET.
The Reception House is maintained by the Council for the temporary
accommodation of persons displaced from their homes whilst disinfection
and disinfestation is in progress. The total number of families housed
was 4, consisting of 8 persons.