Hong Kong scrambles to contain cholera outbreak in 1961 – from the SCMP archive

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This article was first published on August 18, 1961.Hong Kong declared infected areaAuthorities adopt strict measures against choleraStringent health measures to protect Hong Kong have been taken following the confirmation yesterday (August 17, 1961) of four cases of cholera and the declaration of the Colony as an infected area.There have been two deaths from the disease and another suspect has been admitted to Lai Chi Kok Hospital.Mobile teams of health inspectors with police officers have...