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The Mahomedan Segregation Camp.
15. This camp was built and equipped at the expense of the Mahomedan
community and was under the same management as the Mahomedan Plague
Hospital, from which it was only a short distance away. It consisted of rows
of chappar huts, which could comfortably accommodate 100 persons. Sufficient
latrines and cook-rooms were provided. The camp was under the supervision
at first of Surgeon-Captain Beveridge and subsequently of Surgeon-Lieutenant
Kiddle.
16. Appendix 35 is a daily statement showing how the persons admitted
to the Mahomedan Segregation Camp were disposed of. Admissions took place
from March 15th to April 16th and the camp was finally closed on April 22nd.
The total number of inmates admitted was 302, of whom 255 were found free
from plague and discharged, 2 were found to be suffering from plague, and 45
were otherwise disposed of. No deaths took place at this camp.
17. Two inhabitants of the camp, both women, were attacked with plague.
One was admitted to the camp on March 20th and was attacked on March 22nd;
the other was admitted on April 6th and was attacked on April 9th.
18. As at the General Segregation Camp the period of detention was 10
days. Inmates were inspected daily by the supervising Medical Officer. Some
of the inmates were provided with food by the Mahomedan Committee of man-
agement, while others were kept supplied with food by their relations and
friends.
The Cantonment Segregation Camp.
19. The Cantonment Segregation Camp consisted of three rows of 80 lbs.
tents, eight tents in each row, and could comfortably accommodate from 100 to
120 persons. Behind these were situated bath-rooms, store-houses, &c., built
of corrugated iron. Latrines of corrugated iron were also provided. As at the
other camps the Native Infantry guard was accommodated in tents.
20. Appendix 36 is a daily statement showing how the persons admitted
to the Cantonment Segregation Camp were disposed of. Inmates were first
admitted on February 24th. Between that date and May 20th the admissions
numbered 659. Of these 601 were found free from plague and were discharged,
6 were found to be suffering from plague, 26 were otherwise disposed of and 26
remained in camp on May 20th. No deaths occurred at this camp.
21. The following statement shows the dates of admission and attack in
the case of the six persons who were found to be suffering from plague:-
Case number.
Date of admission to camp.
Date of attack.
1
9th March
9th March.
2
2nd April
3rd April.
3
5th April
5th April.
4
4th April
6th April.
5
6th April
7th April.
6
13th May
17th May.
It will be seen that no one was attacked later than four days after admission
to camp. Persons found suffering from plague were despatched to the General
Plague Hospital.
22. The usual period of detention at the Cantonment Segregation Camp
was from 7 to 10 days, but in some instances inmates were discharged after a
shorter term.
23. Water was brought to within 200 yards of the camp by means of pipes
and was conveyed into the camp by bhistis. The supply was of a sound, potable
character, and was ample in quantity.
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