“More stringent and effective” health inspection needed for incoming ships – May 30, 1892

“More stringent and effective” health inspection needed for incoming ships – May 30, 1892

Two recent “Asiatic” ships are believed to have brought smallpox infection to the city. Council sends urgent message to the Government in Ottawa, and copies all the local Members of Parliament, urging them to review and improve the health and quarantine procedures at ports. Meanwhile, doctors are assigned to give vaccinations at each of the five city schools.