Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 269, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1920 — SCARLET FEVER AT HOSPITAL [ARTICLE]

SCARLET FEVER AT HOSPITAL

DEATH FROM THIS CONTAGIOUS DISEASE CLOSES THE COUNTY HOSPITAL. On account of the death of Mrs. Charles Saltwell from scarlet fever Tuesday at the hospital, that institution "has been- closed and City Health Officer Dr. M. D. Gwin has issued stringent orders that all patients be removed and that the building be thoroughly fumigated. The quick and drastic action by those in charge will undoubtedly prevent patients, who were in the building, from taking this disease, and the taking of the very greatest precaution is necessary and it is hoped will be thoroughly effective. No patients will be received at the nospital fort several days and those who have been exposed will be placed under the very closest observation. There is a great amount of scarlet fever in the county and drastic action should be taken to prevent its spread. The source of the, disease contracted by Mrs. Saltwell is unknown, and this should be a warning to all ।to use the greatest diligence and icare.