Monday, July 17, 1972
MORE CHOLERA GERMS DISCOVERED
During routine inspection of night soil in Government laboratories
today, eight cholera-positive samples were discovered.
The Director of Medical and Health Services, Dr. G.H. Choa, said
the discovery did not mean that there was now a case of cholera in Hong Kong.
""The cholera germs may well have come from a carrier who can
do no harm provided there is no contamination of water or food," Dr. Choa said.
The samples of night soil containing the germs were collected on
Saturday night from the Shau Kei Wan area. Three weeks ago, another
Routine inspection
cholera-positive sample was discovered in the same area.
showed no further positive samples until early this morning.
Dr. Choa emphasised that discovery of cholera germs in night
soil could well continue from time to time during the summer season,
"I would like to make clear that discovery of the germs in this
way does not mean that a case of cholera has occurred, but does emphasise
the need for taking precautions," he said.
Dr. Choa repeated his warning about the necessity for personal
hygiene during the summer months, particularly the washing of hands after
visits to the toilet, and the preservation of food and water from the
likelihood of contamination.
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