[Report 1939] / Medical Officer of Health, Torquay Riparian Authority.

  • Torquay (England). Riparian Authority.
Date:
1939
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Credit: [Report 1939] / Medical Officer of Health, Torquay Riparian Authority. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    TABLE D. I Cases of Infectious Sickness occurring on Vessels during the voyage but disposed of prior to arrival. Disease No. of Cases during the year No. of Vessels ^ concerned Passengers Crew — — — — No oases of plague, cholera, yellow fever, smallpox or typhus fever occurred on any vessel using the Port, and no plague-infested rats were discovered. V. MEASURES AGAINST RODENTS. There is no alteration in the arrangements previously de¬ scribed under headings 1 to 5. Tables E and F. There was no trace of rat infestation, and no rats were destroyed during the year. Table G and Table H are not applicable. VI. HYGIENE OF CREWS’ SPACES. TABLE J. Classification of Nuisances. Number Structural Dirt, vermin and other Inspected Defects of defects conditions during the original through prejudicial year construction wear and tear to health 122 — — A brief statement of the action taken under the Public Health [Imported Food) Regulations, 1937, the Public Health [Preservatives, etc., in Food) Regulations, 1925 to 1939, the Public Health [Imported Milk) Regulations, 1926, and the Public Health [Shellfish) Regulations, 1934. No samples were taken, and no food (including fish) was con¬ demned or surrendered. There is no importation of food, except for a few cargoes of vegetables. There are no shellfish beds within the jurisdiction of the Authority.