THE INFLUENZA

Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 3629, 9 November 1918, Page 3

THE INFLUENZA

MANY SCHOOLS CLOSED ON THE MAIN TRUNK.

(Per Press Association.)

Wanganui, November 7

Although the influenza epidemic has not made its appearance here, except in a mild form, the Borough Council has takei. prompt measures to prevent its spread. Extensive disinfecting has been carried out under municipal auspices, and business people and householders are urged to purchase the disinfectant, Avhich is retailed by the Council cheaply.

Arrangements have been made for the supply of disinfectants and gargles to school children free daily. Stewart Home, oivned by the Council, will if necessary be converted into a temporary hospital for influenza patients. . Arrangements to this effect were completed to-day Avith the Hospital Board. A medical officer, two nurses, and large medical supplies ivere despatched by the Board to-day for Taumarunui and Ohakune.

Nine schools in the Wanganui Education District on the Main Trunk are closed. All these schools are on the railway line, but those inland are not affected. Oiving to the number of teachers affected, it is practically impossible to supply relief in some cases, necessitating the closing the school.

TWO SOLDIERS DIE. Wellington, November 7. Seven hospital nurses are doivn Avith influenza.

Tavo deaths of soldiers have occurred, one at Featherston and the other at Trcntham.

SEVENTY DEATHS IN AUCKLAND. Auckland, November 7. In consequence of the spread of the epidemic affecting the police force, Court officials, and prisoners, the authorities have decided to postpone the criminal sittings of the Supreme Court for one. month from Monday next. There is no sign of the epidemic abating. Tho death roll is slightly over 70.