MENINGITIS CASE

Grey River Argus, 18 July 1941, Page 6

MENINGITIS CASE

MILITARY CAMP CLOSED. (P.A.) WELLINGTON, July 17. “So far, many thousands of young men have passed through the various military camps of the Dominion with an exceptional!" high standard of fitness,” said Hon. F. Jones. “That fact, together with a remarkable record of freedom from any serious epidemic, has been very gratifying to I all concerned. There have been, of course, cases of sickness such as measles, mumps and minor troubles, but nothing worse. I now regret to say that a case of cerebrospinal meningitis has occurred in Ngaruawahia Camp. The patient has been admitt-

ed to the Waikato Hosnital. In view of the nature of the case, instructions have been given that the camp is to be closed until after* the week-end The general health of the men in this camp has been very good, and the ; sick rate has been the lowest of any camps in the northern district. It is pleasing to be able to say that there are no indications of an" other cases at present, and that therefore there is no cause for alarm. The public can rest assured that every possible ' precaution will be taken to' see tnat the disease does not extend, and consequently, in the meantime, in the interests of the health of the men and of .the general public, no leave will be granted till the medical authorities are satisfied everything j s safe.”