St Louis and Philadelphia cautious during 1918 flu crisis
The 1918 influenza pandemic highlighted St Louis swift containment versus Philadelphia delays. morgue overloads and mass graves contrasted with proactive measures. Researchers assess city responses as lessons as later pandemics, including COVID-19, prompt reevaluation of government action and federal guidelines.
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Notable Spanish Flu Waves and Origins Highlighted
Alexander Navarro of the University of Michigan notes the 1918 flu pandemic arrived in three waves, with early spring, deadly fall, and a February 1919 third wave. The virus’ origins are debated with theories pointing to France, China, and Kansas. The first U.S. case appeared at Camp Funston in March 1918 as World War I troop movements spread the disease globally.
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Loneliness grows as some stay home amid reopening
Ema Martinez of Lubbock Texas, 58, quarantines alone to protect herself from COVID-19 chronic leukemia, missing her grandson Hendrix who has a bedroom at her house. She fills days with crafts, faux brick wallpaper, YouTube kitchen tips and sad films to ward off depression as others stay home.
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Mask use across parties in US survey shows broad adherence
A Democracy Fund UCLA Nationscape poll of 4 576 Americans conducted May 7 14 finds 84 percent wore a mask in public with 89 percent of Democrats and 81 percent of Republicans reporting mask use. Younger adults trail while 90 percent of seniors say they wore masks. the study notes a public health driven trend despite political debate.
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