GOOD REPORTS FROM OTHER CENTRES

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 51, 25 November 1918, Page 6

GOOD REPORTS FROM OTHER CENTRES

EPIDEMIC DYING IN AUCKLAND

liy Telegraph—Press Association.

Auckland, November 23. The abatement of the epidemic continues. Only nine deaths occurred at the hospital "in the twenty-four hours ended last night. The epidemic office tit tho Town Hall lias closed from noon to-day, as well as most of the city and suburban depots. Auckland, November 21. The position has so improved that Dr. Frengley announces that the hairdressers, marble bars, and refreshment rooms in the city and suburbs will bo allowed to resume business to-morrow. Should tho improvement continue ne it has (hiring the last few days ii is anticipated that another week at tho most will see tho remainder of the restrictions removed. The deaths in the institutions for the twenty-four hours ended at midnight on Saturday totalled nine, with only two or three since, up to 5 o'clock. Tho absentees from the Postal and Telegraph Department numbered 88, mostly cunvnlesccnt, as against 11G last week. The mail deliveries arc resuming, and easier conditions are. reported on tho railway nnd tramways. A few suburban trains are resuming. IN WANGANUI. Wanganui, November 23. The influenza situaiion appears to be easier, and it is believed that the corner has been turned. A number of cases are still coming in, but they are not of a serious nature. ' BRIGHT OUTLOOK AT GKBYMOTJTH. Groymouth, November 23. There are excellent reports to-day- and no deaths. Hospital cases show a considerable improvement, and there are no serious cases. The Otira lino shop has been reopened. SEVERAL DEATHS AT HOKITIKA. Hokitika, November 23. Three influenza deaths were reported yesterday, including that of SergeantMajor ihoinas Atkins, who wou the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Gallipoli, and sinco his return has been in charge of the Defence office here, prov-. ing a most efficient officer. A wife and young child aro left. Later. There were three deaths from influenza last night—two men and one woman. Several other cases are critical. The fall in the temperature has caused , further uneasiness. A number of admissions vvevo made to-day to the temporary hospitals. Difficulty is being experienced in procuring relieving nurses. Thoso who died last night were:—Mrs. Remington, Mrs. Young, and Mr. Alfred Potter. The proportion of- deaths of those affected in the district is about 2 'j>er cent. NO SERIOUS DEVELOPMENTS AT WESTPORT. Westport, November 24. Dr. Dunn, who is the only doctor practising in Weetport at the present time, Dr. Afonson king a patient in hospital and Dr. Foote on military service, reports tbat there were no fresh cases of influenza to-day requiring medical attendance. Altogether about 150 homes are affected, but the deaths in Westport and the .surrounding district total only six, the latest being that of Mrs. Douglas Dobson, wife of tho ex-town clerk.

The loading of the s.s. Koromiko is held up owing to the "hookers on" In tho railway service refusing to work unless they are under cover similar to the waterside workers in case of infection by influenza. IN THE WAIBARAPA. Carterton, November 23. The influenza is abating in Carterton, the splendid organisation from start of the outbreak is effectually coping with it. Thero wns ono death yesterday. The hospiinl report this morning is very good. (From Our Special Correspondents.) Greytown, November fiThere are 13 patients in the temporary hospital. Only one new case was reported to-day. Featherston, November 23. Some 24 patients a.re under treatment at the Anzae Hospital, Featherston, and in the majority of instances are making satisfactory progress towards recovery. The .Uev. J. G. S. Bartlebt, honorary secretary, is indisposed, and Mr. .1. H. Fieldhquj-e is acting in his. stead. Tho epidemic has abated considerably in tfie town, but is now serious in tho country districts. Masterton, November 21. Twenty-eight fresh cases of influenza were reported on Saturday, but mostly of a minor character. Four deaths havo occurred sinco Friday, and ono or two others are in a critical condilion. It is believed that tho worst is over, and that tho situation wilU slowly improve. AH business places' havo been closed till Wednesday morning. Patients are being removed from temporary hospitals to convalescent homes. IN THE SOUTH. Dunedin, November 23. . Notifications of influenza/ cases in Otago and Southland to-day'totalled 88, against 51 yesterday; and cases in hospital 130, against 216 yesterday. Dunedin, November 2J. A'quieter tono is apparent to-day, nnd the situation is not any worse. Twentyfour cases wero discharged completely cured from the auxiliary hospital today, and a large number of discharges may be looked for daily. There wore 3i admissions to the general hospital today, practically all pneumonic. Tho old nursing staff is all laid up, and out of five house surgeons four arc ill. |i'hcir places are being filled by two senior students.