INFLUENZA.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1920, Page 5

INFLUENZA.

MANY CASES IN AMERICA, TWENTY STATES AFFECTED, By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. New York, .Tan. 26. There- are 2855 additional cases of influenza throughout tli e city, making- the total 8799 since Saturday. The Health Department is so heavily taxed that sixty appeals which came during the day were unanswered. Every available nurse throughout the city has been appealed to. Washington, Jan. 27. The Public Health Service announces that influenza is prevalent in more than twenty States, and has appeared in several others. More than a thousand new cases were reported in some cities. The daily demand on the nursing: facilities taxes the limit and many cities have instituted a shorter working day and limited the hours of meeting in popular places. JAPAN AFFECTED. TWENTY THOUSAND DEATHS. Sydney, Jan. 28. The Japanese Consul states that for the four months to January 23, 780,000 cases of influenza have occurred in Japan, and 20,000 deaths. THE POSITION IN BRITAIN.! I AN OUTBREAK FEARED. London, Jan. 27. The Ministry of Health states that there is no present indication of an. influenza epidemic in Britain, but there is considerable probability of it, in view of the recrudescence in America, Japan and Poland . The Department urges the greatest precautions. DOMINION PRECAUTIONS. SCHOOLS TO REMAIN CLOSED. ADVICE TO PARENTS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. Owing to the prevalence of mild influenza, the Public Health Department has decided U, ask the public and private schools in the Auckland, Wellington and Taranaki districts to remain closed for the present, instead of re-opening next week. Dr. Makgiil, Acting-Chief Health Officer, states that this must not be interpreted as meaning that the epidemic is assuming a more serious type. The proportion of pneumonic and more severe cases is, if anything, lower than it was a month ago. Parents whose children at present are at summer resorts Would, he says, bp well advised to leave them there for another week, if possible. It is equally desirable that children should be kept away from crowds of all sorts, picture and other theatres, and like gatherings. WELLINGTON SCHOOLS' EXTENSION Wellington, Last Night. [ In order to minimise the risk of spreading, influenza the Wellington Education Board has decided to extend the summer vacation until February 10.