1 Dead, 11 Sick of Dysentery in the Bay Area

Oakland Tribune, Jun. 21, 1949

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With one child dead and 11 other persons critical ill the Alameda County Health Department today took steps to combat an outbreak of bacillary dysentery in the Hayward-Russell City area.

The child a 2-year-old girl died two days ago in Highland Hospital where the other stricken persons also are being treated. Her name was not released by health authorities.