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Parish of Tooting. 107
The possibilities of a serious outbreak in the Metropolis
are, fortunately, owing to the precautions adopted,
now very remote.
After infectious disease, 78 rooms were
Disinfection. '
disinfected, and bedding stoved in 59 cases.
As evidence of t he efficacy of the method of disinfection
adopted it may be mentioned that in no
case did infectious disease recur after such disinfection
had been carried out.
For the purposes of Coroner's Inquests, or
Mortuary. .
in consequence of the insufficient accommodation
at the houses of the deceased, 14 bodies
were admitted to the mortuary during the year,
compared with 12 during the previous year.
sanitary operations. The usual Table of Sanitary Operations will
found set out in the combined Report.
Among the more important items contained therein
are 522 inspections of houses, 254 rooms cleansed or
repaired, 187 preliminary notices served, all of which
were complied with, without the necessity of statutory
notices being served.
I have the pleasure of again recording my high
appreciation of the able and ready manner in which
the staff of the Department have carried out their duties
during the year.
C. de LISLE BROCK,
Medical Officer of Health for Tooting.