504 More Cases Of Influenza

• “Number of Sufferers From Malady Reported Since Saturday Now Reaches 806.”• “Thousands Are Being Inoculated With New Serum With Good Results, Say Officers.”• 504 new cases but no new deaths have been reported• The serum seems to be working as a preventive if administered before the disease develops• The emergency hospital at the old courthouse has two wards open and 7 patients were immediately admitted; many more doctors have called looking for accommodations for patients• Dr. McBride has also prohibits all open-air public gatherings as well as indoor assemblies. This has led to all parades and open-air events for the Liberty Loan drive to be cancelled• The disease is spreading throughout the state and the State Health Department has recommended the closing of all public assemblies for the duration of the epidemicNewspaper article1,