INFLUENZA

Hokitika Guardian, 3 February 1920, Page 2

INFLUENZA

(By Electric Telegraph—Copyright;

ANXIETY IN WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, Feb. 2. The Mayor of Wellington telegraphed the Minister of Health asking for an assurance that there was no anxiety that the health of the community was being jeopardised by people congregating in large numbers at places of entertainment.

• Sir Francis Bell replied: ’'‘The officers of the Health Department advise that the present influenza is of a mild form, and that there is no immediate reason to anticipate an outbreak of virulent influenza. They also advise that the closing of theatres or prevention of public' gathering would not he justified by any knowledge or information in their possession, the position is being carefully watched.” In conclusion, the Minister of Health said:—“You may rest assured that all powers vested in myself ,and the officers of the Department will be exercised, if it is found necessary. At present there is really no cause for alarm.

OASES AT SYDNEY. „ SYDNEY, Feb. 2. The Bremen arrived to -day from Wellington with five cases of influenza The vessel has been quarantined. The Joan Craig, has arrived also from New Zealand, and the Kandura. . 'DEATHS IN NEW YORK. (Received This Day at 8 a.m.) NEW YORK, Feb. 1. Influenza eases since Ist Jan. total 38,887. The deaths have numbered 772.