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Health Officer's candid statement on dengue scare in Shreveport
The city faced fever rumors after Dr A R Booth reported three dengue cases in Shreveport to Surgeon General Wyman. Health Officer J C Bean defends officials as transparent, citing mortuary data and noting no serious illness. He says quarantine remains in place and the public may stay calm as danger is not proven.
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A. R. Booth
Marine Hospital
Wyman
Washington
Shreveport
Board of Health
Thomae
Ty. Booth
Ter
Curt Scovell
J. C.bean
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Health Oficer
Beeati
Louisiana Cyote Company
Br Wreas
Caddo
Phagein Bertwse
Calline
Milam Street