Japan declares a flu epidemic — what this means for other nations
On Oct. 14, 2025, Japan’s health authorities have declared an influenza epidemic, with thousands of people infected with…
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A seventh case of HIV cure reported
On Jul. 25, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced during the 25th International AIDS Conference, being held…
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Abbott announced discovery of a new strain of HIV
On Nov. 6, 2019, Abbott announced that a team of its scientists identified a new subtype of the…
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HIV research cleared name of ‘Patient Zero,’ Gaetan Dugas
On Oct, 26, 2016, a team of researchers at the University of Arizona and University of Cambridge in…
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U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was established
On Jan. 26, 2003, President George W. Bush, in his State of the Union Address, announced the Emergency…
The last cases of wild type 1 poliovirus occurred in the U.S.
On Jul. 27, 1979, the last cases of wild type 1 poliovirus occurred in the U.S. among unvaccinated…
Detroit board of health and school officials decided to close all public, private, and parochial schools
On Oct. 21, 1918, the board of health and school officials met and decided to close all public,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Baltimore Health Commissioner restricted business hours for department, retail, and specialty stores
On Oct. 10, 1918, Baltimore Health Commissioner Blake restricted business hours for department, retail, and specialty stores. He…
Cleveland Mayor announced the closure of theaters, movie houses, night schools, and other places of assembly
On Oct. 10, 1918, Cleveland Mayor Harry Davis announced the closure of theaters, movie houses, night schools, and…
Over 1,000 cases of influenza had been reported in Dallas
By Oct. 9, 1918, over 1,000 cases of influenza had been reported in Dallas. Later that day, Mayor…
Salt Lake City churches, schools, universities, theaters, and other gathering locations were ordered close to address influenza epidemicﾠ
On Oct. 9, 1918, all Salt Lake City churches and public schools and universities, theater, and other gathering…
The first influenza death in Denver was recorded
On Sep. 27, 1918, a young Denver University student named Blanche Kennedy, died of pneumonia a few days…
Massachusetts Governor issued a proclamation of epidemic assistance and closure of schools and gatherings
On Sept. 24, 1918, Massachusetts Governor Samuel W. McCall held a conference call with state health and safety…