Influenza Gains Among Civilians

Abstract

• Dr. Bracken said that "There will be no general school closing orders issued. There may be a few isolated instances where the closing of one or two schools in a locality may be the wise thing to do and in that event they well be closed. Our department is maintaining a close check on the situation throughout the state and will take such action as may appear justified if the disease shows any alarming increase"• City Health Commissioner H.M. Guilford says that there are about 900 cases in Minneapolis exclusive of those in military camps or in the military ward at City Hospital• More than 100 soldiers were released from surveillance at Fort Snelling yesterday while no new cases were received during the 24 hour ending at midnight• Officials stated that the situation at the naval and military camps is now well in hand ; Newspaper article ; 1, 7