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AUCKLAND, HOSPITAL PRECAUTIONARY ACTION (Bv ToiejcraDn.—i-»r« , ss association) AUCKLAND, Friday “While the action should not be taken as a scare, I have ordered that as from tonight the hospital shall be closed to visitors until further notice,” said Mr Allan Moody, chairman of the Auckland Hospital Board, today, referring to the outbreak of spinal meningitis in Northland. “I understand the outbreak is not of a serious nature, but in the interests of all the hospital patients a definite stand must be taken. All my advisers agree with the course taken. I hope the outbreak will be stamped out speedily.” Mr Moody said that as usual the hospital was full to capacity.
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Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21416, 9 May 1941, Page 6
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