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First Utahns die of Spanish Influenza
Two lieutenants from Utah (stationed out of state) died of the Spanish flu. Though they were not in the state, this marks the first connection Utah has with the national epidemic. -
Salt Lake is preparing for the Spanish flu.
There are 8-10 confirmed cases in Salt Lake, and the board of health officials met to discuss how to handle the outbreak. This marks the beginning of the epidemic in Utah. -
Spanish flu begins to spread
The flu spread quickly, with 63 reported cases and 2 dead. The town of Coalville is greatly impacted, including its mayor and his family. This shows that in just five days, the flu is quickly spreading. -
Board of health closes public places
The state board of health has closed all indoor public gatherings including churches, schools, universities, businesses, theaters, pool and dance halls. There is great concern among health officials at the rapid spread of the disease. -
Salt Lake hospital expands for more patients
The newly opened Judge Mercy Hospital made room for 150
more patients, many more than anticipated. This demonstrates how hospitals are working to accommodate the victims. -
Boy Scouts distribute pamphlets
The Boy Scouts disseminated 20,000 pamphlets to educate the public about the disease. Again, this shows the community's efforts to quell the spread of the disease. -
Motion picture industry delays release new movies.
Through November 9, no new movies will be released to the public in order to avoid contact. This national effort shows the widespread concern, and the willingness of industries to help avoid contact. -
Teachers volunteer
Teachers in Salt Lake are helping by using food science kitchens to cook meals for the ill, as well as volunteering as nurses. -
Cases of flu continue to rise
There are 618 cases reported in Ogden, 100 new cases in Salt Lake. Provo has instituted a number of public restrictions. -
Flu is widespread in Utah
There are 20,000 reported cases in Utah in 138 towns. This seems likely to be the peak of the epidemic. -
Face masks compulsory
Face masks compulsory for everyone in the state in a place of business. It is an important step in trying to contain the disease, and may result in the decline in number of cases. -
Number of cases waning
Though there were 28 new cases in Salt Lake and 3 deaths reported, the overall number of cases is declining. This seems to mark the beginning of the end for the epidemic. -
Restrictions still in place.
Steps taken to conquer flu include limiting business hours of stores and restaurants; people are required to report their illness immediately, and the health department will place a placard on all houses where the disease exists. 158 new cases reported in SLC, but it seems to be waning elsewhere. -
Inoculation stations open
Throughout Salt Lake, fire departments offer inoculations for the public. It leaves me wondering if this is the first time they have done so, and if so, why not until now? -
Restrictions lifted in Provo
Finally, all public restrictions are lifted in Provo. This seems to indicate that the epidemic is over in Provo, though not yet in Salt Lake. -
Theaters reopen
Movie theaters reopen, and the motion picture association lift their delay on releasing new movies. This indicates that nation-wide, the epidemic seems to be ending, with Utah following the same pattern. -
Schools reopen in Salt Lake
It is announced that schools will reopen on December 30. All public restrictions in Salt Lake are lifted. This indicates the end of the epidemic. It seems to have begun and ended very quickly.
