"Flu" Situation In Hand

Epidemic in city not imminent, say physicians. Slow increase in cases in military camps around Baltimore. Government, State, and City medical authorities claim to have the situation under control and not fear an epidemic. 300 cases at the military hospital at Fort McHenry. 1900 cases at Camp Meade but only 2 deaths. Outbreak at Edgewood involving 1100 soldiers and 40 civilians. Dr. C. Hampson Jones, chief of the bureau of communicable diseases of the State Board of Health, did not consider the situation alarming. Few cases of pneumonia but he considers it the grip and advises those with symptoms to go to bed at once and take care of themselves. Health Board of Baltimore fully prepared and do not report an unusual amount of influenza in the city: "While, of course, this disease is so generally prevalent in all parts of the country, we may expect an increased number of cases at this season of the year". Health Commissioner Blake recommends "not to expose themselves to well-known sources of infection, such as overcrowded assemblages. People ought to avoid crowds everywhere, protect their bodies from sudden atmospheric changes by proper wearing apparel and avoid excessive indulgences of every kind". Dr. Blake, Dr. C. Jones, and Colonel Walker, Commander of Edgewood, state there is no need for Edgewood quarantine. It would disrupt civilian workers and war efforts. Hardships and expense advised against quarantine. New cases at Camp Holabird, at Curtis Bay and at River View. After monitoring them, they are sent to the Hospital at Fort McHenry. About 300 patients now suffering from the disease at the Fort. No deaths yesterday. Health attendants are provided with small contagion masks. The enlisted men and patients not allowed to gather in large groups. No visitors allowed in isolated wards. Men at the Fort are still allowed to come to the city and some 100 patients from overseas will go out to work on the fourth Liberty Loan. Physicians refuse to label it an epidemic although symptoms are more severe than usual. Disease first appeared at the Quartermaster's Department at Riverview yesterday. About 12 soldiers fell ill so close to the city, causing worries among officials. Meade authorities encouraged. 1900 cases of flu reported at Camp Meade, no deaths and patients showing signs of improvement.14 cases have developed pneumonia. Quarantine against the public established at 1:00 yesterday morning. No one admitted to the camp except on official business. Military police enforced the quarantine, however, the quarantine did not extend to officers and men at the new Signal Corps camps at Kelly's Station.Newspaper article16,