The University of Oregon began offering courses in nursing
In 1919, the University of Oregon in Eugene introduced the state’s first professional courses in nursing. The courses…
By the end of the influenza epidemic, Philadelphia had suffered 748 deaths per 100,000 people
In 1919, by the end of the influenza epidemic, Philadelphia had suffered a terrible cost of 748 deaths…
Kansas City schools reopened as the influenza epidemic waned
On Dec. 30, 1918, Kansas City schools reopened as the influenza epidemic waned. The New Year came and…
Nebraska Board of Health made influenza a mandatory quarantine disease
On Dec. 24, 1918, on Christmas Eve, with the epidemic across Nebraska still raging, the state Board of…
Louisville Health Officer Baker implemented another influenza closure order for the city
On Dec. 12, 1918, following a second spike in influenza cases especially among schoolchildren, Louisville Health Officer Dr….
Cincinnati Health Officer recommended regulating businesses’ hours during Influenza pandemic
On Dec. 12, 1918, following an increase in influenza cases, Cincinnati Health Officer Dr. William H. Peters recommended…
Following another increase in influenza cases among children, the LA Board of Education ordered all public schools closed
On Dec. 10, 1918, following another increase in influenza cases among children, the Los Angeles Board of Education…
St. Louis experienced one of the lowest excess death rates of any city in the U.S. during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic
in 1919, thanks to Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff’s strong leadership in the influenza epidemic, St. Louis…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Birmingham schools reopened
On Nov. 4, 1918, Birmingham schools reopened. Other schools in the county remained closed for the time being….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dallas Mayor announced the step-wise lifting of closure orders due to influenza
On Oct. 31, 1918, Dallas Mayor Lawther announced the step-wise lifting of closure orders due to influenza, allowing…
Washington DC influenza closure orders were rescinded, allowing churches to reopenﾠ
On Oct. 29, 1918, Washington D.C. influenza closure orders were rescinded, allowing churches to reopen on Thursday, October…