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First case of Spanish flu discovered
On March 4th 1918, an army reported to a hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, complaining of a cold-like symptoms of sore throat, fever and headache. Then by noon, over 100 of other fellow soldiers reported about similar symptoms. Which became the start of the Spanish flu. -
Finding a vaccine to save people
Even thought many vaccination attempts were being made during the pandemic, the functional version of flu vaccines in the United States started in the 1940s and after 5 years the first approved version of the vaccine was being given to soldiers in 1945, during World War II which caused civilians to be able to get vaccinated the following year. -
Everything happening because of the flu
Because of how sick people were getting, the flu took a heavy human toll, wiping out entire families and leaving countless widows and orphans having to be left behind. Which caused funeral parlors to be overwhelmed on how many bodies were piling up. And also caused people to have to dig graves for their own family members. -
Trying to flatten the curve
To try and flatten the curve cities officials launched a champion that was against coughing, sneezing, and spitting in public which didn’t work too well because later on the city made a parade that 200,000 people attended. But to also flatten the curve people were ordered to wear face mask when outside, also had many public places forced to shut down. And people were advised to not come in contact with each other and to stay home if possible. -
After many years it’s finally over
After 2 years and 2 waves of the flu and around 50 million deaths by the summer of 1919, the flu pandemic finally came to an end, as those that were infected either died or developed immunity. And almost 90 years later researchers announced they’d discovered what made the 1918 flu so deadly, Which was a group of three genes that enabled the virus to weaken a victim’s bronchial tubes and lungs and clear the way for bacterial pneumonia. -
First case of coronavirus
It began in Wuhan China and began to spread rapidly with cases confirmed in many countries of people getting infected and sick. The first case of COVID-19 infection was confirmed in the United States and described the identification, diagnosis, clinical course, and management of the case, including the patient’s initial mild symptoms at presentation with progression to pneumonia on day 9 of illness. -
Finding a vaccine for the coronavirus
Vaccine were not as easy to make in the past that took years to make but now that technology and stuff improve it may take less time to make a vaccine but lots of scientists are doing lots of research trying to find a vaccine to save people as soon as possible so that we can have our normal days again. -
Coronavirus and how dangerous it is
Even thought the coronavirus is not as deadly as other diseases and illnesses it is 10 times more deadly than the seasonal flu and is still killing many people with flu like symptoms. And even thought it is very bad people and is still killing people there are still some hope for everything to turn normal. -
People attempt to end the coronavirus
To try and stop the spread of the coronavirus and keeping people safe, people are keeping at least 6ft apart from each other and also washing their hands frequently and when outside wearing face masks and gloves and also if possible staying home and to go out if you need to.
