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2. That the steps to be taken to retard the progress of 

 the disease are : 



(a) General cleanliness, and the free admission of light 

 and air to domestic dwellings. 



(6) The immediate isolation of the sick, and those who 

 have been in close contact with the disease. 



(c) The careful and systematic disinfection of all premises 

 in which cases occur, and of latrines. 



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