US cities that went all in on social distancing in 1918 flu pandemic emerged stronger for it

April 07, 2020 10:02 AM

NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - As the first local influenza deaths were counted in the fall of 1918, officials in Minneapolis moved quickly - more aggressively than even state health officials thought was wise - and shut down the city. They closed schools, churches, theatres and pool halls, effective midnight on Oct 12.

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