Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Reports of the Flu Situation in Wilson and High Point, N.C., Jan. 29, 1920

From The Daily Times, Wilson, N.C., January 29, 1920

The Flu Situation

With the death of the child of Mr. Ernest Barefoot, the serious illness of himself, and the illness of his other child, a whole family down it is well for us to seriously consider the flu situation in this city and for this reason we interviewed a number of doctors today. We were unable to see them all. Dr. Saliba thinks the schools, churches, and moving pictures should be closed and every precaution taken to prevent its spread.

Another prominent physician who prefers that we do not mention his name, thinks every effort should be made to prevent the spread of the trouble and that the non essential places should be closed and all the sick children kept at home from school.

Dr. C.E. Moore does not think it is the influenza we have had heretofore and that it is not in a virulent form, though he would exercise due care. He did not recommend closing up.

Dr. Bes… not certain that the cases that … come under his observation … influenza. Only one case he considered serious. Found four cases ….. today. Certainly they are …. Those of the epidemic a year ago.

Dr. Smith who is just out with what he terms is a case of bronchitis says the fervor of the disease prevalent here is not that of a year ago. But he has not had any personal experience with it, but is relying on what the physicians tell us. He does not doubt, however there are some severe cases of whatever it is.
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Louis Barefoot

Louis Barefoot, the 2-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Barefoot who reside on Hominy Heights, died last night of the influenza, and Mr. Barefoot, who carried the mail on Route Number 2 from Wilson is also down, with his wife and other child.

The entire family is sick with the “flu” which seems in this case a very virulent type, Mr. Barefoot seemingly a very sick man.

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300 Cases of Flu in High Point. . . While There Have Been No Deaths the Situation is Regarded as Serious

High Point, N.C., Jan. 29—Approximately 30 cases of influenza have developed in High Point during the past 10 days, it was announced today by the health authorities. No deaths are reported directly traceable to the disease.

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