The Archive · 1925

How to Fight the Disease

'The above figures, explained Dr. Davis, have to do with Chinese living' within the Settlement. The figures quoted by Dr. New in interviews to the Press have to do with Chinese from all parts of Shangaa there being 10 isolation hospital in tee French Concession, and only a small one each in Chapel and Nantao, the latter conducted by a Catho-admitted De. be eradicate liiist sanitary arrangements Chinese parts of the City inadeyzote and whil-t the rined warnings issued by the Municipal Council were ignored. The only way to fight cholera, ce tinued the doctor, was to sterilize all fresh fruits and vegetables, Alter all drinking water, and keep flies way from food. "Dr. Davis also emphasized how the disease may easily be carried by an infected person, and in this connexion stated that Chinese servants—cooks, house boys, coolies, ete.—should be despatched to' hospital immediately they complain of feeling sick instead being allowed to lie about in their quarters.

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