More Influenza Among Civilians

Abstract

• 306 new cases were reported for the previous day. 3,830 cases and 104 deaths have occurred in total in Indianapolis and nearby army camps. The figures are subdivided by location during the article with commentary from military and civic leaders.• The influenza problem will not be considered "epidemic" until it reaches 10 cases per 1,000 of the population.• Dr. Morgan clarified by saying that the public gathering closure order applies to auctions. He also commented that weather conditions are opposed to the spread of influenza.• The women of Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church are working with the Red Cross to provide a soup meal service for the ill at the State School for the Deaf and the army vocational training school. ; Newspaper article ; 1, 19