Woman Doctor Dies Of Smallpox In Hamilton
(10 a.m.) LONDON, April 2. A woman doctor died of smallpox at Hamilton, near Glasgow, today. The doctor, who was studying for a diploma of public health, came in contact with a patient before the case was diagnosed ns smallpox. Glasgow's smallpox outbreak is officially diagnosed as ‘‘Eastern smallpox,” which is the most virulent form of the disease. The total confirmed cases today have risen to 21. Scottish “disease detectives” are trying to track down possible contacts of the 21 confirmed victims of the “eastern smallpox’’ outbreak. The disease was brought to Glasgow by an Asian seaman taking a passage in the P. and O. liner Chitral. A second doctor—a man who treated the seaman—and four children are among the cases in hospital. Emergency stations have been vaccinating thousands of people throughout the week-end and danger areas have been fumigated.
Compulsory mass vaccination may be ordered if any contacts remain untraced.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23219, 3 April 1950, Page 7
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