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…
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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…
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The Massachusetts Department of Health made influenza a reportable disease
On Oct. 2, 1918, the Massachusetts Department of Health made influenza a reportable disease. All physicians as well…
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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…
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Minneapolis civilian, military, and school officials announced arrival of the influenza epidemic
On Sept. 29, 1918, Minneapolis civilian, military, and school officials announced the arrival of the influenza epidemic to…
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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…
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Nashville reported its first influenza cases
On Sept. 27, 1918, local Nashville newspapers reported that there were at least a handful of cases within…
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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…
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The Spanish Flu reached San Francisco
On Sept. 23, 1918, the Spanish Flu reached San Francisco when city health officer Dr. William C. Hassler…
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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,…
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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…
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New York City’s health commissioner placed the entire Port of New York under quarantine
On Sept. 12, 1918, following the arrival of a number of ships with influenza-infected passengers, New York Cityﾒs…
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The Massachusetts National Guard erected a tent hospital on Corey Hill for influenza pandemic
On Sept. 9, 1918, the Massachusetts National Guard, under the direction of Colonel William H. Brooks, erected a…
