Rocky Mount, Oct. 12--With seven deaths reported during the
past 24 hours, bringing the total up to 23, the epidemic of Spanish influenza in
the city continues to become more alarming. New cases continue to be reported.
The city board of health has enacted another stringent order
designed to prevent the spread of the disease. No persons are to be permitted
to leave their premises if they have the disease, and those who have had influenza
can not leave their homes until six days after the accompanying fever has
disappeared. No persons will be permitted to enter the homes or premises of
persons sick with the disease unless the visitors are on missions to render
aid. Violations of this order will be punished by a fine of $50.
It is estimated there are 5,000 cases in the city and the
Methodist church and the west end school ae being utilized for hospitals and
the ladies of the Red Cross are doing splendid service.
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