EPIDEMICS IN ENGLAND
MYSTERIOUS AFFAIRS. FOOD SUPPLIES BEING ANALYSED. i United Press Association—By CableCopyright.l lAustralian and N Z. Press Asan.l London, Aug. 3. Following a recent mysterious epidemic in the ranks of the Metropolitan police, which is still unsolved and resulted in one death, an extraordinary outbreak occurred among army officers stationed at Chatham. Fifteen, including Captain C. G. Martin, V.C., also three D.S.O.’s, were sent to hospital, after attending a dance, suffering from acute throat trouble akin to tonsilitis Six women guests were similarly affected. Simultaneously a mild epidemic, variously described as enteric fever and paratyphoid, is reported in several districts in the London area. Three outbreaks have certain features in common. Food supplies are being analysed.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 198, 4 August 1928, Page 3
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