20 August 1917
QUARANTINE DECLARED
Town of Manassas and Prince William County Take Steps Against Infantile Paralysis
[Special to The Times Dispatch]
Manassas, Va., August 19 -- Although infantile paralysis has not appeared in Manassas or Prince William County, the town board of health has declared a quarantine against "Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren Counties, and such other infected areas as may be brought to the attention of the board." Posters have been circulated broadcast, and a quarantine officer has been appointed by the town council to meet all incoming trains. Three children in a family, two of which have been visiting in the Valley, have been placed under quarantine for a period of two weeks. Mayor W. C. Wagener and Dr. J. C. Meredith, town health officer, have issued a statement recommending that children under sixteen years be kept away from public gatherings during the danger period.
Fauquier County also has declared a quarantine against all infected districts. In a poster signed by Dr. R. W. Garnett, whole-time health officer for Fauquier, it is stated that children under sixteen will not be permitted to attend public gatherings of any kind during the period of quarantine.
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