Influenza
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Epidemic in Western Samoa
From Our Own Correspondent APIA, March 4.
FOR a fortnight now an epidemic of in fluenza has been spreading all over the Samoan Islands, affecting Europeans and natives, in Apia and the outdistricts.
Offices and stores are deserted, and almost every person has been attacked by some form of the malady.
As a result of neglecting to take care of themselves, a number of people are suffering from more serious complications, particularly pneumonia. So far, no fatalities have been reported.
As a precautionary measure, all schools in Apia and the outside districts have been temporarily closed.