The Archive · 1937

Plague in Fukien

Amoy, Apr. 12.

The Fukien Provincial Government has been requested to isolate the infected aren of Huian, southern Fu: kien, where bubonic pingue is racing. The proposal was made ut a plague prevention conference held here yea terday by representatives of "the various Government organs and civic organizations. In view of the rapid spread of the virulent. disease to other districts In southern Fukien, such a slop was considered necessary to combat the situation.

Already several deaths have occuirred here during the Inst two days. Medical units are now, busily dispense Ing free injections tothe inhabliants different parts" of the city. Travellers coming here from over land oF by sea are subjected to strict examination before being allowed entry.-Kuo Min.

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