Dr. A. Meyer, director-general of the Israel Health Ministry, reported today that health officials have succeeded in checking and preventing the spread of contagious disesaes–including poliomyelitis–in the Jewish state. Meanwhile, the 36th case of polio in the Samaria area was reported here, but health officials explained that this does not indicate the existence of an infantile paralysis epidemic.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
