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Foreign News
February 2, 1804
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Lieutenant Governor of Essequibo, Demerara, and Berbice issues proclamation on Nov. 13, 1800, imposing 20-day quarantine on US vessels due to yellow fever prevalence, with health examinations required before entry.
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The Lieutenant Governor of the Colonies of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice, and their dependencies, has issued his proclamation, dated Nov. 13, 1800, by which it appears, that in consequence of the Yellow Fever being prevalent in the United States, no vessel from any port of America shall sail up to any of the aforesaid harbors, till she has been examined by the health officers; and if, after performing a quarantine of twenty days, she shall prove to be in a healthy state, then a permit will be given, and she may enter the port. No communication will be allowed with the shore during that time. Ha, ha, be!
(Phil. pap.)
(Phil. pap.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Yellow Fever
Quarantine
Essequibo
Demerara
Berbice
United States
Vessels
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Governor Of The Colonies Of Essequibo, Demerara And Berbice
Where did it happen?
Essequibo, Demerara And Berbice
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Essequibo, Demerara And Berbice
Event Date
Nov. 13, 1800
Key Persons
Lieutenant Governor Of The Colonies Of Essequibo, Demerara And Berbice
Outcome
quarantine of 20 days required for vessels from us ports; no shore communication during quarantine; permit granted if healthy after examination.
Event Details
Proclamation requires examination by health officers for vessels from US ports due to yellow fever; 20-day quarantine mandatory; entry permitted only if healthy, with no shore contact during period.