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Scarlet Feveb.
185 cases of Scarlet Fever were admitted, and there were 5
deaths.
Enteric Feveb.
4 cases of Enteric Fever were admitted, and there was no
death.
It will at once be seen to what an extent the accommodation
at a fever hospital must differ from that of an ordinary hospital,
when it is stated that over 57 per cent, of the cases were admitted
during the four months September to December, and over 46
per cent, of the cases admitted during the three months October
to December.
The average number of beds in occupation throughout the
year was 33-6, but it varied from 14 in June to 72 in November.
It is usual to find the number of fever cases increasing in the
autumn. In September the average number of beds occupied
was 30, in October it rose to 47, in November to 72 and in
December the average number was 60,
During the earlier three-quarters of the year, in only two
months did the average number of beds in occupation rise above
30, viz., in May with 31 and in March 33.
The new pavilion was opened for the reception of patients
last October, and there is now accommodation at the Hospital
for 73 patients.
The new pavilion has accommodation for 36 patients, and
it is divided into two wards of 18 and 16 beds respectively, and
two separation wards each with accommodation for one patient.
Leading out of each ward in the centre of the building is a
bathroom, and at the extreme end of each ward are the annexes
containing the water-closets, sinks, &c. Between the two wards
and overlooking them and the separation ward is the nurse's
kitchen,