Dr. Oscar Craven assumed charge of Cincinnati’s Department of Health
On Oct. 15, 1918, after Health Officer Dr. William H. Peters fell ill with influenza, Dr. Oscar Craven…
Cleveland schools were closed due to the influenza epidemic
On Oct. 15, 1918, children were to report to their classrooms as usual in the morning, where attendance…
The Influenza Commission discussed the possibility of a general closure
On Oct. 14, 1918, the Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission invited representatives from professional organizations, the Red Cross, clubs…
Kansas City’s influenza closure order and gathering ban were lifted, and schools directed to be opened
On Oct. 14, 1918, Kansas City’s influenza closure order and gathering ban were lifted, and schools directed to…
Cincinnati influenza case and fatality reports demonstrated the highest death rate since the epidemic began
By Oct. 14, 1918, Cincinnati influenza case and fatality reports demonstrated the highest death rate since the epidemic…
Chicago’s Influenza Commission Health Officer requested that all dances stop
On Oct. 12, 1918, Chicago’s Influenza Health Commissioner Dr. John Dill Robertson requested from the Chief of Police…
The Kentucky health department reported 2,300 cases of influenza
By Oct. 12, 1918, the Kentucky health department reported 2,300 cases of influenza, prompting volunteers to provide automobiles…
New Orleans transit officials restricted passenger on streetcars to address social distancing in influenza epidemic
On Oct. 12, 1918, New Orleans transit officials restricted passenger counts on streetcars to address social distancing in…
Baltimore Health Commissioner ordered dentist to wear masks while with patients and limited operating hours of saloons and bars
On Oct. 12, 1918, Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. John Blake ordered dentist to wear masks while with patients…
New York’s health officers created an Emergency Advisory Committee for assistance with influenza crisis
On Oct. 12, 1918, New York’s health officers created an Emergency Advisory Committee for assistance with the influenza…
Dallas Mayor ordered all public and private schools, churches, and other public gatherings closed due to influenza
On Oct. 12, 1918, Dallas Mayor Lawther ordered all public and private schools, churches, and other public gatherings…
Los Angeles Mayor declared a state of public emergency due to influenza
On Oct. 11, 1918, Los Angeles Mayor Frederick T. Woodman declared a state of public emergency due to…
The Chicago chapter of the American Red Cross put out a call for volunteers due to a demand for nurses
On Oct. 11, 1918, the Chicago chapter of the American Red Cross put out a call for volunteers…
Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission banned public dancing and public funerals to slow transmission of influenza
On Oct. 11, 1918, the Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission passed a binding resolution banning public dancing and public…
Baltimore health commissioner ordered all churches and poolrooms closed
On Oct. 11, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Dr. John Blake ordered all churches and poolrooms closed, and hinted…
Los Angeles health advisers formed Medical Advisory Board to address influenza epidemic
On Oct. 10, 1918, Los Angeles health advisers met with businesses and other officials from neighboring cities to…
Des Moines went under quarantine for influenza epidemic
On Oct. 10, 1918, ‘Des Moines goes under quarantine today.’ Thus read the first line of a front-page…
Baltimore Health Commissioner restricted business hours for department, retail, and specialty stores
On Oct. 10, 1918, Baltimore Health Commissioner Blake restricted business hours for department, retail, and specialty stores. He…
Cincinnati Health Officer estimated that there were between 4,000 and 4,500 influenza cases in the city
On Oct. 10, 1918, Cincinnati Health Officer Peters estimated that there were between 4,000 and 4,500 influenza cases…
Cleveland Mayor announced the closure of theaters, movie houses, night schools, and other places of assembly
On Oct. 10, 1918, Cleveland Mayor Harry Davis announced the closure of theaters, movie houses, night schools, and…
Ohio state officials issued a notice for the closure of places of public gathering
On Oct. 10, 1918, Ohio state officials issued a notice for the closure of places of public gathering.
Dallas theaters, playhouses, and all other places of public amusement were closed due to influenza
On Oct. 10, 1918, all Dallas theaters, playhouses, and all other places of public amusement were closed due…
New Orleans schools, churches, and other places of gathering were ordered closed
On Oct. 9, 1918, New Orleans schools, churches, and other places of gathering were ordered closed.
Baltimore Health Commissioner ordered public gatherings prohibited and ordered theaters and other places of public assembly closed
On Oct. 9, 1918, Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. John Blake ordered public gatherings prohibited and ordered theaters and…
Minneapolis Health Commissioner banned on all unnecessary public meetings due to influenza
On Oct. 9, 1918, due to the influenza spread, Minneapolis Health Commissioner Dr. H. M. Guilford ordered a…
Cleveland Health Commissioner recommended suspending all public gatherings and to close all places of public assembly
On Oct. 9, 1918, Cleveland Health Commissioner Rockwood met with Acting Mayor W. S. FitzGerald and Director of…
Nashville schools were closed due to the influenza epidemicﾠ
On Oct. 9, 1918, Nashville schools were closed due to the influenza epidemic. In surrounding Davidson County, the…
Dallas Board of Health agreed to make influenza a reportable disease
On Oct. 9, 1918, the Dallas Board of Health agreed to make influenza a reportable disease and to…
Over 1,000 cases of influenza had been reported in Dallas
By Oct. 9, 1918, over 1,000 cases of influenza had been reported in Dallas. Later that day, Mayor…
Salt Lake City churches, schools, universities, theaters, and other gathering locations were ordered close to address influenza epidemicﾠ
On Oct. 9, 1918, all Salt Lake City churches and public schools and universities, theater, and other gathering…