Albany physicians reported approximately 6,000 cases of influenza
On Oct. 7, 2018, Albany physicians reported approximately 6,000 cases of influenza.
Cleveland Health Commissioner announced the city had about 500 influenza cases
By Oct. 7, 1918, Cleveland Health Commissioner Rockwood announced the city had about 500 influenza cases. This led…
Influenza cases in Philadelphia increased by over 3,000 new cases, overwhelming medical facilities
By Oct. 7, 1918, influenza cases in Philadelphia had risen by over 3,000 new cases, overwhelming medical facilities.
All of Denver’s schools, colleges, and places of public assembly were closed to try to stem the influenza epidemic
On Oct. 6, 1918, all of Denver’s schools, colleges, and places of public assembly were closed to try…
The Atlanta Board of Health made influenza a reportable disease
On Oct. 6, 1918, the Atlanta Board of Health made influenza a reportable disease. The next day, United…
The number of Baltimore residents sick with influenza overwhelmed the city’s hospitals
On Oct. 6, 1918, the number of Baltimore residents sick with influenza overwhelmed the city’s hospitals. A temporary…
Cincinnati mayor, health, and education officials met and decided on closure order to prevent influenza spread
On Oct. 5, 1918, with 4,000 estimated influenza cases in the city, the Cincinnati mayor, health, and education…
Philadelphia reported about 1,500 new influenza cases
On Oct. 5, 1918, the city of Philadelphia reported about 1,500 new influenza cases. Many employees of the…
Nashville’s health officer announced there were between 10,000 and 15,000 influenza cases in the city
On Oct. 5, 1918, Nashville’s health officer Dr. W.E. Hibbett announced there were between 10,000 and 15,000 influenza…
Several dozen cases of influenza were reported to the Birmingham department of health
On Oct. 4, 1918, several dozen cases of influenza were reported to the Birmingham department of health.
Denver City Manager of Health ordered hospitals to isolate flu patients
On Oct. 4, 1918, City Manager of Health and Charity and former Denver mayor Dr. William H. Sharpley…
Washington, D.C. physicians were ordered to report all influenza cases and isolate patients
On Oct. 4, 1918, Washington, D.C. physicians were ordered to report all influenza cases and isolate patients. Public…
New York had reached 4,000 influenza cases, with 700 being schoolchildrenï¾
By Oct. 4, 1918, New York had reached 4,000 influenza cases, with 700 being schoolchildren.
New York’s board of health staggered schedules for business operations to avoid crowding during influenza epidemicï¾
On Oct. 4, 1918, New York’s board of health enacted staggered schedules for business operations throughout the city…
Cleveland City Director of Public Welfare directed Health Commissioner Rockwood to survey local influenza conditions
On Oct. 4, 1918, Cleveland City Director of Public Welfare Lamar T. Beeman directed Health Commissioner Rockwood to…
Salt Lake City health officials convened to address small amount of influenza cases that appeared in the city
On Oct. 4, 1918, Salt Lake City health officials convened to address the small amount of influenza cases…
Omaha reported its first influenza outbreak in the region
On Oct. 3, 1918, Omaha reported its first influenza outbreak in the region, and the health commissioner ordered…
Cincinnati Health Officer responded to the influenza threat by enacting hospital measures to protect people
On Oct. 3, 1918, Cincinnati Health Officer Dr. William H. Peters responded to the influenza threat by enacting…
The Spanish Flu reached Portland
On Oct. 3, 1918, the Spanish Flu reached Portland when Private James McNeese, a young soldier on his…
Pennsylvania State Health Commissioner mandated state-wide closure for public amusement venues
On Oct. 3, 1918, state Health Commissioner Dr. Franklin B. Royer, witnessing the growing epidemic across Pennsylvania, issued…
The Spanish Flu reached the state of Washington
On Oct. 4, 1918, the Spanish Flu reached the state of Washington when Seattle newspapers reported that one…
Washington, D.C. Health Officer ordered all public schools closed during the influenza pandemic
On Oct. 2, 1918, the Washington, D.C. school board closed all public schools (which had 50,000 students). The…
Kentucky Secretary of the state Board of Health made influenza a reportable disease across the state
On Oct. 2, 1918, Kentucky Secretary of the state Board of Health Dr. Joseph N. McCormack made influenza…
The Massachusetts Department of Health made influenza a reportable disease
On Oct. 2, 1918, the Massachusetts Department of Health made influenza a reportable disease.
Streetcars and theaters were asked to increase ventilation and for patrons to use handkerchiefs when coughing and sneezing
On Oct. 1, 1918, Baltimore city Health Commissioner Dr. John Blake asked streetcars and theaters to increase ventilation…
Twenty percent of Kansas City’s army training schools had contracted influenza
By Oct. 1, 1918, twenty percent of Kansas City’s army training schools had contracted influenza.
Influenza had made its way to Jefferson Barracks, outside St Louis, and cases began to rise
By Oct. 1, 1918, influenza had made its way to Jefferson Barracks, just outside St. Louis, and cases…
Health Commissioner ordered isolation of known influenza cases at Cook County Hospital
By Sept. 30, 1918, with 260 cases in Chicago, Health Commissioner Dr. John Dill Robertson ordered isolation of…
Texas first reported that influenza was present in the state
On Sept. 30, 1918, Texas health officials first reported that influenza was present in the state. By Oct….
New Orleans reported its first influenza-related death
On Sept. 29, 1918, New Orleans reported its first influenza-related death.