Protecting The Papuans
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From Paralysis
From Our Own Correspondent ’
Pt. Moresby, Sept. 28
¥N view of the serious outbreak of * infantile paralysis in Victoria, and the disastrous consequences to be ex pected if the disease were to be intro duced into Papua, the Administration asked the advice of the Commonwealth Director-General of Health as to what precautions should be taken to prevent such a contingency.
In accordance with the Director- General’s reply, health regulations were passed by the Legislative Council on September 24 to enforce the quarantine restrictions he suggested. In consequence, all persons under 21 arriving in Papua from Victoria will be kept under medical observation, and will be required to re port daily to the local Quarantine Officer for examination until 21 days have passed from the time of their leaving Victoria.