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DISINFECTION AND DISINFESTATION
Number of journeys to collect bedding and spray
verminous premises 84
Number of journeys to return bedding 76
Rooms disinfected after infectious disease 77
Rooms disinfected after Phthisis -
Rooms disinfected after other cases 53
Rooms disinfected after vermin 113
Articles
Bedding, clothing etc., disinfected after infectious
disease 585
Bedding, clothing etc., disinfected after Phthisis -
Bedding, clothing etc.; disinfected after other cases 1,229
Bedding, clothing etc., disinfected after vermin 32
Bedding, clothing etc., drying after flooding 133
The Council distribute a disinfecting powder and fluid to residents
who apply for same at the Town Hall Yard. During the year the applicants
numbered 2,373. One hour daily is allowed for such distribution with the
exception of Fridays and Saturdays. A Formalin Chamber is used for the
disinfection of books, leather goods, etc., articles that would be damaged
by steam. The number of books and other articles thus disinfected was
482.
Seven Council properties and 42 other houses were found to be
infested; the total number of rooms disinfected was 113. The whole of
the work is carried out by the Department, the materials used being insecticides
containing D.D.T. as a base.
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
No new licences were granted during the year.
Number on register at end of year 4.