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Twohundred and thirtyfive families were rehoused in
Council houses and flats and their furniture and effects
treated with H.C.N. prior to removal.
All the bedding was disinfected by steam.
Cleansing and Disinfection. 430 rooms were disinfected
because of infectious disease and 18 because of pulmonary
tuberculosis. 73,572 articles of clothing and bedding
were steam disinfected. Of these, 58,389 related to
articles of clothing for export.
Scabies (Scabies Order 1941). This Order relating to
power of entry and compulsory examination and treatment
ceased to be operative on the 31st December. The County
of London (Scabies) Regulations, 1943, which makes scabies
notifiable is still in force.
No. of cases notified: formally - 156; informally - 81.
Diagnostic Clinic. The Council's diagnostic clinic
ceased to function on the 30th June owing to the fall in
attendance of contacts of scabies for diagnosis. The
treatment of scabies continues at the Council's Treatment
Centre and at the London Hospital.
M. F. Ch. Total
No. of sessions 23
No. of persons who attended 15 29 33 77
No. of persons found positive 2 6 2 10
Total number of attendances 16 30 33 79
to the 30th June 1948.
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