Baltimore had 4,125 known deaths from the influenza pandemic
At the end of 1918, Baltimore had a total of almost 24,000 reported cases of influenza and 4,125…
Dallas lost a disputed number of lives during the influenza pandemic
By the end of 1918, Dallas had lost a disputed number of lives to infleunza, between 250 and…
Following a lack of success in enforcement and compliance in Denver, more stringent quarantine orders were made
On Dec. 1, 1918, following a lack of success in enforcement and compliance, the Denver mask order was…
Kansas City closed schools again following a spike in children’s influenza cases
On Nov. 30, 1918, after having reopened schools earlier in the month, Kansas City closed schools again following…
St Louis health commissioner ordered another school closure, and banned children under 16 from public gatherings
On Nov. 27, 1918, after a spike in influenza cases including several children, St. Louis health commissioner Dr….
Following backlash due to the second closure order, Denver officials rescinded the closure
On Nov. 25, 1918, Denverites would be required to wear gauze face masks while riding streetcars, when attending…
Washington, D.C. commissioners removed restrictions on business hours related to the influenza epidemic
On Nov. 24, 1918, Washington, D.C. commissioners removed restrictions on business hours related to the influenza epidemic. Residents…
Following an increase in influenza cases after the Armistice celebration, Denver officials issued a second closure order
On Nov. 22, 1918, following an increase in influenza cases after the Armistice celebration on Nov. 11, Denver…
Over 18,000 influenza cases had been reported to Detroit’s Department of Health
By Nov. 20, 1918, over 18,000 influenza cases had been reported to Detroit’s Department of Health, and almost…
Salt Lake City business community leaders proposed methods to stem the rising cases of influenzaï¾
On Nov. 20, 1918, School officials were eager to reopen their classrooms. Salt Lake City business and community…
Birmingham experienced a second wave in new influenza cases
On Nov. 19, 1918, Birmingham experienced a second wave in new influenza cases from very few to 115…
The Influenza Advisory Committee announced the end to the influenza ban
On Nov. 18, 1918, the Influenza Advisory Committee announced the end to the influenza ban, effective Nov. 21,…
New Orleans officials declared the epidemic over
By Nov. 18, 1918, with New Orleans’s business and schools once again back to their normal operations, local…
Chicago experienced a total of 38,000 cases of influenza by the end of the epidemic
By Nov. 16, 1918, Chicago had experienced a total of 38,000 cases of influenza and 13,000 cases of…
New York City tallied 147,000 cases of influenza and pneumonia
By Nov. 16, 1918, the New York influenza figures overall, from September 15 through November 16 – the…
Both Minneapolis and St Paul’s influenza closure orders were lifted
On Nov. 15, 1918, Minneapolis and St. Paul’s influenza closure orders were lifted.
St Louis Health Commissioner began lifting closures and bans over a period of days
By Nov. 13, 1918, St. Louis Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff began lifting closures and bans over…
Denver’s closures due to influenza were lifted for much of the city
On Nov. 11, 1918, Denver’s closures due to influenza were lifted for much of the city.
Albany’s theaters and schools reopened, signifying a return to normalcy after influenza pandemic
On Nov. 11, 1918, Albany’s theaters and schools reopened, signifying a return to normalcy after epidemic orders were…
The Cincinnati Board of Health agreed to lift influenza-related restrictions
On Nov. 11, 1918, the Cincinnati Board of Health agreed to lift influenza-related restrictions. Theaters, movie houses, churches,…
Cleveland Health Commissioner announced the lifting of the city’s closure order and gathering ban due to pandemic
On Nov. 10, 1918, Cleveland Health Commissioner Dr. Harry L. Rockwood announced the lifting of the city’s closure…
Los Angeles City Council enacted staggering hours to reduce crowding on streetcars to stem the spread of influenza
On Nov. 9, 1918, Los Angeles City Council enacted staggering hours to reduce crowding on streetcars to try…
St Louis Health Commissioner ordered all non-essential businesses and factories closed to stem influenza epidemic
On Nov. 9, 1918, St. Louis Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff ordered all non-essential voters, businesses, and…
Kentucky Board of Health lifted the closure order and gathering ban on Louisville
On Nov. 6, 1918, following improved influenza case numbers, the Kentucky Board of Health lifted the closure order…
Detroit lifted its closure order and gathering ban
On Nov. 6, 1918, Detroit lifted its closure order and gathering ban.
Cleveland began reopening its downtown businesses with restricted hours
By Nov. 5, 1918, Cleveland began reopening its downtown businesses with restricted hours. By the first days of…
Birmingham schools reopened
On Nov. 4, 1918, Birmingham schools reopened. Other schools in the county remained closed for the time being….
New York’s declining daily influenza case counts led to an ending of staggered business orders
On Nov. 4, 1918, New York’s declining daily influenza case counts led to an ending of any staggered…
St. Paul officials voted to close schools, churches, theaters, and other places of assembly
On Nov. 3, 1918, it was becoming clear to all that St. Paul’s influenza situation was not improving,…
Baltimore health commissioner removed the city’s closure order
On Nov. 2, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Dr. John Blake removed the city’s closure order. Public schools were…