Smallpox on the Wane
BUT PRECAUTIONS STILL NECESSARY. AUTHORITIES’ PROMPT MEASURE 1 United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. COLOMBO, Dec. 20. Thirty-six cases of smallpox have occurred to date. The situation i 3 now under perfect control. The Port Surgeon expresses the opinion that it is absolutely safe for tourists to land if they are vaccinated. All ships’ workers and agents are vaccinated, and no person is allowed on board ship unless vaccinated. Ships entering the port are warned by the authorities. The passengers are advised that it is unsafe for them to land unless they are vaccinated; but there are no restrictions regarding the landing of passengers. There was a lull during the weekend, only one case being reported.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7037, 22 December 1932, Page 7
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