Quarantine for Diphtheria at Wright Refuge to be Lifted, Nov. 25, 1923

Quarantine Sign to Be Removed Soon. . . Boy at Wright Refuge Has Recovered from Case of Diphtheria

The quarantine which has kept the children of the Wright Refuge restricted to their quarters for the past several days will be lifted Sunday or Monday of this week, according to Miss Alice Pirie, superintendent of the home.

The cause of the quarantine was one of the little boys of the home, he having a case of diphtheria. Immediately when it was found that he had diphtheria the Refuge was quarantined. He was placed in a separate part of the building and none of the other children were allowed to go near that section. He was given the very best medical attention and everything was done for his comfort and his rapid return to health.

Should the quarantine be lifted Sunday or Monday morning the children who are attending the Bragtown school will be permitted to return to school. Since they have been restricted to the Refuge they have been continuing their studies.

From page 12 of the Durham Morning Herald, Sunday, Nov. 25, 1923. For more information on Wright Refuge, go to Rural North Carolina History: Wright Refuge to Open July 1, 1923 (ruralnchistory.blogspot.com).