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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