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Southwark 1959

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

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Departmental Laundry
In addition to the washing of towels, wraps etc., used during the
treatment of cases, the following articles were laundered:
Hand towels 6,678
Roller towels 485
Dusters 470
Swabs 31
Sheets 21
Effects destroyed on request or following death.
Verminous 2 tons % cwts.
Disinfestation of Premises and Trade Goods
Usual vermin infestations
(Bed bugs, fleas etc.) .. Domestic dwellings - 1,392 rooms
Other infestations - Internal
(Cockroaches, moths, flies, beetles etc.)
Domestic dwellings - 290 rooms
Institutions etc. - 55 rooms and passages
Business premises - 21 premises
Other infestations - External
(Clover mites, caterpillars, flies etc.) - 9 premises
Export goods - 1 parcel clothing (Formaldehyde)

National Assistance Act (Burials) Enquiries on 18 deaths.

Incontinent Laundry Service
Articles Laundered (Southwark)18,750
Sheets3,795
Draw slips5,258
Pillow slips -2,506
Blankets288
Clothing6,903
Articles Laundered (Lambeth)
Total weight16,309 lbs.