Boston Mayor ordered reduced hours for stores in Boston and for offices to close earlier
On Oct. 8, 1918, Boston’s health commissioner Dr. William C. Woodward ordered reduced hours for various stores in…
The Baltimore school board decided to take unilateral action and to close all public schools until further notice
On Oct. 8, 1918, the Baltimore school board decided to take unilateral action and to close all public…
Influenza was named a mandatory reportable disease by New Orleans health officials
On Oct. 7, 1918, influenza was named a mandatory reportable disease by New Orleans health officials, after reaching…
Kansas City Mayor declared a public emergency order for the influenza pandemic
By Oct. 7, 1918, Kansas City Mayor James Cowgill declared a public emergency order, granting the Board of…
U. S. Surgeon General notified state health officers they should consider enacting social distancing measures to prevent spread of influenza
On Oct. 7, 1918, U. S. Surgeon General notified state health officers they should consider enacting social distancing…
Kentucky Board of Health Secretary ordered all churches, schools, and other places of assembly closed
On Oct. 7, 1918, it was clear that Louisville’s nascent influenza epidemic was spreading. USPHS officer Lieutenant R….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Baltimore’s health department admitted to increasing cases of influenza but it was not yet a reportable disease
On Sept. 29, 1918, Baltimore’s health department admitted to increasing cases of influenza but it was not yet…
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…
Kansas City, Missouri reported its first influenza outbreak cases at two army motor corps schools
On Sept. 27, 1918, Kansas City, Missouri reported its first influenza outbreak cases at two army motor corps…
Dr. Herman Biggs issued information to New York state newspapers warning the public about the impending influenza epidemic
On Sept. 27, 2018, New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Herman Biggs issued information to New York state…
Washington, DC Health Officer issued a public warning about influenza
On Sept. 26, 1918, Washington, D.C. Health Officer Dr. W. C. Fowler warned the public to be cautious…
Boston mayor issued a closure order for theaters, movie houses, and dance halls, and issued curfews
On Sep. 26, 1918, Boston’s health commissioner Dr. William C. Woodward issued a closure order for theaters, movie…
Boston schools were closed indefinitely
On Sept. 25, 1918, Boston’s health commissioner Dr. William C. Woodward announced that all Boston public schools were…
Soldiers at Camp Meade near Baltimore were reported infected with influenza
On Sept. 24, 1918, soldiers at Camp Meade near Baltimore were reported infected with influenza.
The Spanish Flu reached San Francisco
On Sept. 23, 1918, the Spanish Flu reached San Francisco when city health officer Dr. William C. Hassler…
The first civilian influenza cases appeared in Los Angeles
On Sept. 22, 1918, the first civilian cases in Los Angeles appeared, although influenza was not made a…
Cleveland received its first warning of the influenza epidemic
On Sept. 22, 1918, Cleveland received its first warning of the influenza epidemic from City Health Commissioner Dr….
Chicago health officials noted a spike in the number of deaths due to acute respiratory disease due influenza pandemic
On Sept. 21, 1918, between the start of Chicago’s epidemic and the removal of restrictions on November 16,…
The Philadelphia Board of Health made influenza a mandatory reportable disease
On Sept. 21, 1918, the Philadelphia Board of Health made influenza a mandatory reportable disease, as the epidemic…
Detroit Health Commissioner warned citizens of the possibility of the influence epidemic arriving in the city
On Sept. 18, 1918, Detroit Health Commissioner James W. Inches warned citizens of the possibility of the influence…