INFLUENZA.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 August 1919, Page 5

INFLUENZA.

MARKED INCREASE IN CANTERBURY.

By Telegrapb.r-Presa Association. Christchuroh, Last Night. There is-a marked increase in the number .of* influenza and pneumonia cases in Canterbury. The weekly bulletin, issued by the Publio Hcalt Department, for the period ended at noon to-day, shows for the North Canterbury 'Health District, 20 new cases of influenza, and 10 coses of pneumonia, as agaiiist seven cases of each disease lost week. The Chmtchurch Influenza Committee is watching carefully the figures in connection with the increase of the disease. THE CASES IN CHRISTCHURCU. NOTHING TO CAUSE ALARM. Christchurch, Last Night. A report having reached Christchurch that owing to the prevalance of influenza it wo* possible that the places of entertainment in the city would De closed, a reporter saw Dr. Chesson, District Health Olficer, and inquired if the report was accurate. "There is no reason lo anticipate anything of that sort at the present time," was Dr. Chesson'e reply. "Careful watch is being maintained," he added, "of the progress of influenza in this district, and arrangements are in readiness in the event of anything cropping up, but there is no justification at the present time for taking any extreme action. It must be borne in mind that there is a certain amount of influenza and pneumonia existing in and around Christchurch, and, although there is no need for panic, it is absolutely essential that the people should take every precaution themselves, especially is it necessary for people to avoid crowds or congested places of amusement or of public resort. People must also be reminded that exposing oneself in a public place when suffering or just recovering from influenza, pneumonia, or any other infectious disease will render a person liable to prosecution. It is the intention of the Department of Public Health to take action against any person wilfully exposing others to risk, in this manner."

SPREADING RAPIDLY IN TASMANIA

Hobart, August 18. Pneumonic influenza ■ is spreading rapidly throughout the State. Hundreds of cases have been reported in Hobart, where all indoor and. outdoor gatherings are prohibited and the compulsory wearing of masks is enforced in trams and trains.