MEASLES OUTBREAK
MILD CASES AT BURNHAM MOBILISATION TO PROCEED (Per United Press Association; CHRISTCHURCH, Sept. 24. An outbreak of mild German measles has been reported officially at Burnham mobilisation camp. A few cases have occurred among the territorial units, but the majority of the cases, which do not exceed 20. have been reported in the district schooi for noncommissioned officers. It is not anticipated that the inteetion will cause a further suspension in the calling up of the Fourth Reinforcements of the Expeditionary Foice, and it was stated to-day that mobilisation would proceed on October 2. It is not proposed to evacuate patients from camp so long as the requirements can be met by the accommodation available at the camp hospital.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24412, 25 September 1940, Page 9
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