Detroit teachers began training to volunteer to help assist healthcare workers to fight influenza
On Oct. 25, 1918, at the direction of the health department, Detroit teachers began training to volunteer to…
In response to growing epidemic, Utah board of health discussed a statewide mask mandate
On Oct. 25, 1918, in response to the growing epidemic, the Utah board of health discussed a statewide…
The city of Albany was reopened two weeks after its influenza closure
Oct. 24, 1918, the city of Albany was reopened. Schools and most movie houses were to remain closed…
The Los Angeles Times ran a statement from the California Governor calling for voluntary mask wearing
On Oct. 23, 1918, the Los Angeles Times ran a statement from the California Governor William Dennison Stephens…
St. Paul reported 1,442 suspected influenza cases
On Oct. 23, 1918, St. Paul reported 1,442 suspected influenza cases. St. Paul did not suffer the heavy…
Nebraska Board of Health ordered statewide gathering ban on groups of twelve people or more to stem influenza
On Oct. 22, 1918, the Nebraska Board of Health ordered a statewide gathering ban on groups of twelve…
Boston schools reopened to students
On Oct. 21, 1918, Boston schools reopened to students.
Detroit board of health and school officials decided to close all public, private, and parochial schools
On Oct. 21, 1918, Detroit board of health and school officials decided to close all public, private, and…
Cleveland reached a milestone of 1,000 reported influenza cases at hospitals
On Oct. 21, 1918, Cleveland reached a milestone of 1000 reported influenza cases last Cleveland hospitals.
Health Commissioner ordered a restriction of St Louis business hours
On Oct. 20, 1918, Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff ordered a restriction of St. Louis business hours,…
Number of influenza cases in Minneapolis reached about 3,000
On Oct. 19, 1918, the number of influenza cases in Minneapolis had reached about 3,000.
Almost 5,000 new influenza cases were reported in New York City
By Oct. 19, 1918, the epidemic continued to grow worse. On October 19, physicians reported 4,875 new cases…
Boston’s influenza closure ordered were removed
On Oct. 19, 1918, Boston’s influenza closure ordered were removed, allowing public spaces to reopen.
Birmingham recorded its highest influenza death toll in a day, and the city voted to extend its general closure
On Oct. 18, 1918, Birmingham recorded its highest influenza death toll in a day, and the city voted…
The Kentucky Board of Health ordered all saloons and soft drink stands to operate under restricted hours
On Oct. 18, 1918, the Kentucky Board of Health ordered all saloons and soft drink stands to operate…
Michigan’s Governor and the state Board of Health ordered all places of public amusement and congregation closed
On Oct. 18, 1918, despite the wishes of Detroit officials, Michigan’s Governor Albert Edson Sleeper and the state…
Detroit Health Commissioner prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit to curb spread of influenza
On Oct. 17, 1918, Detroit Health Commissioner James Inches prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit, to try…
Kansas City Mayor ordered a second closure and gathering ban due to increased influenza cases
On Oct. 17, 1918, Kansas City Mayor Cowgill, after recognizing the earlier closure was premature, ordered a second…
The Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission decided to ban all non-essential public gatherings
On Oct. 16, 1918, the Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission decided to ban all non-essential public gatherings. State Health…
Chicago’s Advisory Commission ordered all theaters, movie houses, and night schools to closed
On Oct. 15, 1918, Chicago’s Advisory Commission ordered all theaters, movie houses, and night schools to close, as…
Over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or resulting pneumonia since the epidemic began
By Oct. 15, 1918, over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or resulting pneumonia since the epidemic began….
The total number of Detroit influenza cases reached 3,000, straining the city’s hospitals
On Oct. 15, 1918, another 800 influenza cases were added to the rolls, the highest number to-date. The…
The number of St Louis influenza cases had reached over 3,000, leading to hospital congestion
By Oct. 15, 1918, the number of St. Louis influenza cases had reached over 3,000, leading to hospital…
Dr. Oscar Craven assumed charge of Cincinnati’s Department of Health
On Oct. 15, 1918, after Health Officer Peters fell ill with influenza, Dr. Oscar Craven assumed charge of…
Cleveland schools were closed due to the influenza epidemic
On Oct. 15, 1918, children were to report to their classrooms as usual in the morning, where attendance…
The Influenza Commission discussed the possibility of a general closure
On Oct. 14, 1918, the Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission invited representatives from professional organizations, the Red Cross, clubs…
Kansas City’s influenza closure order and gathering ban were lifted, and schools directed to be opened
On Oct. 14, 1918, Kansas City’s influenza closure order and gathering ban were lifted, and schools directed to…
Cincinnati influenza case and fatality reports demonstrated the highest death rate since the epidemic began
By Oct. 14, 1918, Cincinnati influenza case and fatality reports demonstrated the highest death rate since the epidemic…
Chicago’s Influenza Commission Health Officer requested that all dances stop
On Oct. 12, 1918, Chicago’s Influenza Health Commissioner Dr. John Dill Robertson requested from the Chief of Police…
The Kentucky health department reported 2,300 cases of influenza
By Oct. 12, 1918, the Kentucky health department reported 2,300 cases of influenza, prompting volunteers to provide automobiles…