NO NEW CASES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVIII, Issue 3, 5 January 1937, Page 8

NO NEW CASES.

CHILD PARALYSIS. POSITION IN AUCKLAND. HOSPITAL PRECAUTIONS. There have been no further developments in the infantile paralysis situation in Auckland during the past two days. "While in this case "no news is good news.'' and a certain amount of relief "ill be felt as a result, health authorities urge that all precautions should still be adhered to. The only positive case in Auckland— a four-yeai-old girl —is now showing an improvement in her condition. The young Ponsonby man who was admitted on Sunday as a suspected case is still being kept under observation; it is stated, however, that he does not appear to be ail infantile paralysis case. Precautionary measures are being followed at the Auckland Hospital. Until further notice, no operations for the removal of children's tonsils and adenoids will be carried out there, and people arc asked for the present to refrain front attending the clinics unless their cases are considered urgent. It was stated from the Health Department in Auckland to-day that the position was very quiet, but not sufficiently definite as yet to enable a decision to be made concerning health camps and schools. It is emphasised that the congregation of children, especially indoors, should still be rigidly avoided. Abundant outdoor exercise, without overfatigue, is encouraged. Schools and Camps. The question of an alteration in the reopening date of the schools as a result of the outbreak has been raised, but the position is not yet definite enough for any decision to be announced. It is pointed out in this respect that at least a fortnight must elapse after the last case is reported before an "all clear" signal can be given. A further postponement has been made in the holding of the Community Sunshine Association's camp at Motuihi Island. The Director-General of Health, Dr. M. H. Watt, has advised the president, Sir George Richardson, that it is not possible at present to indicate when ■ children's health camps can be held. | Sir George stated that the opening of the Motuihi camp would bo further postponed until February 1, when, subject !to the approval of the Health Department, 200 children would be sent for a three weeks' stay. They would be folI lowed by other parties of similar istrength, each for three weeks, the final 1 camp closing in May. As a result of | the curtailment of the season the asso'ciation intends to limit the admissions to children classified in category "C," selecting one half from the city and the other half from country districts. The opening of the Waikato Children's Camp camp at Port Waikato has been postponed until February 4. It is announced that the Auckland City Mission health camp will remain closed until the lifting of the Health Department's restrictions.