On Oct. 2, 1918, the Massachusetts Department of Health made influenza a reportable disease.

All physicians as well as householders would heretofore be required to report influenza cases to their local health officials, who would then make regular reports to the state.

Although the situation looked as if it might be improving–there was a slight dip in the number of deaths reported on October 2–Woodward extended the closure order until at least October 12, and education officials extended the school closure until at least October 14.