INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 November 1918, Page 3

INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC.

POSITION IN AUCKLAND. THE CLIMAX REACHED. By Telegruuii.—Press Association. Aueiviuiid, .Sin. ii. The passengers Ity tiie winch, arnvcu irum Usi, Ji&m., ua.a to t.iuiutigii hi. ,: ...iou treatment Ueiuiu huiuuig. uniy /ioaiauii were ulioHeu to land.

Or h'.uiigiey, <jui«i' M-Mil Udiotr, urges tnat tue puuhj peace tions bo postponed tuj the eji.dtJiic lu.s abated in consequence of the Litcrfci'ence it would cause in relief work and to avoid disturbing invalid*.. Officers in control of mea uvea lor combating the epidemic at _the Town Hall report that the position is about tue same. Yesterday 380 applications for assistance were received, which shows a falling off as the result of organisation by block committees. The DeputyMayor is of the opinion that the climax has been passed, though there is' still need for more voluntary helpers. It is difficult to say at present the position with regard "to the epidemic, though there is reason for, some optimism, because the general holiday on Saturday lelieved many who,may'give assistance in their own and other homes. It also removed the danger of infection in shops, and decreased the crowds.

It was estimated on Friday night that there had been 100 deaths'to date, but there was a large number during the week-end. The heavy mortality at the present time is not considered alarming, it probably being the outcome of early neglect before the fighting forces had been organised. Doctors, nurses, and all helpers are still working at the highest pressure, and the extra hospital accommodation is rapidly filling, but many of the admissions are cases' which have been waiting for days for removal. The citv wears a deserted and gloomy appearance to-day- The depression is not improved by the constant rush of ambulance and relief cars. IN WELLINGTON. Wellington, Nov. 11. Owing to influenza, al] State, primary, and private schools have been closed, also the Technical College and Scots College.

IN RANNEVIRKE. Dannevirke. Nov. 11. The Dannevirke district is in the grip of the prevailing epidemic. Of its four medical men, two are now suffering from tlie complaint. One death has occurred, the victim being Norman White, th; second son of Mr. Kinross White, one of the managing directors of the North British Freezing Works. Napier, while on a visit to Danrevirke. .Whole families are down, and the staffs of mercantile firms are sadly depleted. ''With a few exceptions, the majority of the cases are not exceptionally severeDEATHS IN CAMP. Wellington, Nov. 11. Several deaths occurred in the military camps during the week-end. A seaman on the Iris has died. It was decided to-day that if the interests of public health render it adviAable tho children's demonstration on Armistice Day will be postponed. The picture theatre management have decided to curtail the hours of screening. CLOSING PICTURE SHOWS. Wellington, Nov. 11. The Minister for Health stated to-day that the necessarv measures 'Were being taken for closing all picture shows in the Wellington district and other localities. '

The Government had decided to prohibit gatherings of children for peace celebrations. No excursion trains will be granted in connection with peace.