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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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 November 11, Denver…
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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…
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Salt Lake City business community leaders proposed methods to stem the rising cases of influenzaﾠ
On Nov. 20, 1918, School officials were eager to reopen their classrooms. Salt Lake City business and community…
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The Influenza Advisory Committee announced the end to the influenza ban in Los Angeles
On Nov. 18, 1918, the Los Angeles Influenza Advisory Committee announced the end to the influenza ban, effective…
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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…
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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. Vaudeville and burlesque and movie…
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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…
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The Salt Lake City emergency hospital for Influenza cases was closed
On Nov. 11, 1918, it was reported that influenza cases in Salt Lake City had dwindled enough that…
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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…
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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,…
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Pennsylvania health official lifted School closure orders after influenza Pandemic
On Nov. 9, 1918, in Pittsburgh, Director of the Department of Health Dr. W. H. Davis announced that…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Detroit lifted its closure order and gathering ban
On Nov. 6, 1918, Detroit went ahead with its plan to lift the closure order and gathering ban…
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Pennsylvania health officials lifted influenza closure orders
On Nov. 4, 1918, after a decline in the explosive influenza case numbers, Pennsylvania health officials lifted closure…
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Birmingham schools reopened
On Nov. 4, 1918, Birmingham schools reopened. Other schools in the county remained closed for the time being….
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Health Commissioner ordered St Louis policemen in department stores and smaller shops to keep crowds from gathering
On Nov. 2, 1918, Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff, ordered St. Louis policemen in department stores and…
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State board of health and Omaha’s health commissioner announced the lifting of gathering bans
On Nov. 1, 1918, both the state board of health and Omaha’s health commissioner announced the lifting of…
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The city of Albany reported 7,091 cases of influenza, and no hospital deaths were reported
On Nov. 1, 1918, the city of Albany reported 7,091 cases of influenza, and no hospital deaths were…
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Nashville reported a total of 40,000 influenza cases and 392 deaths
By Nov. 1, 1918, Nashville had reported a total of 40,000 influenza cases and 392 deaths, with thousands…
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Much of Chicago reopened, with inspections and other rules in place after influenza pandemic
On Nov. 1, 1918, much of Chicago reopened, with inspections and other rules in place. In most cities,…
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The LA City Council passed anti-influenza ordinances requiring property tenants to clean doorways and sidewalks
On Oct. 31, 1918, the Los Angeles City Council passed anti-influenza ordinances requiring tenants of properties to clean…
