Hong Kong declares cholera-infected area and tightens controls
By The BriefBrief
Hong Kong declared an infected area after four cholera cases and imposed strict health measures.
WHO:Hong Kong authorities
WHAT:Declared the Colony an infected area and implemented strict health measures, including market inspections and confiscation of offending fruit stocks.
WHEN:Aug 17, 1961
WHERE:Hong Kong
WHY:Four cholera cases were confirmed and the Colony was declared an infected area.
