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1918 Flu Outbreak in U.S.
At Camp Funston in For Riley, Kansas 100 soldiers come down with flu-like symptoms. Within a week the number is 400. The pandemic known as the Spanish Flu or the 1918 Pandemic began in March 1918 and ended in April 1920. In total it killed an estimated 50 million people around the world. Many of those who died were young adults. -
Spread
Flu activity spreads as soldiers from various nations convene in Europe. -
First Health Report
On April 5th 18 severe cases and three deaths are reported in Kansas. -
Spanish Media Reports Cases
While other nations tried to avoid reporting on the illness, media in neutral Spain begins to print stories about the spread and impact of the illness. -
Second Wave
A second wave of flu cases begins in Camp Devens near Boston. -
Second Wave Spread in the U.S.
More than 14,000 cases reported at Camp Devens, and 757 deaths -
Salt Lake City Reacts
By October flu cases are reported in Salt Lake City. The Board of Health meets to discuss action to stop the spread. -
Utah Shuts Down
After several deaths and the spread of the illness to the mayor and his family, the State health commissioner order closes churches, schools, movie houses, and other public spaces. -
Fort Douglas Quarantine
In an attempt to prevent the spread of the illness from military personnel to the civilian population, Fort Douglas banns anyone from leaving or visiting the military post. -
October - Worst Month in Salt Lake City
Total 2,400 cases and nearly 130 deaths -
Armistice Day Outbreaks
Massive gatherings to celebrate the end of the war lead to outbreaks. -
Reopening
In late November plans for reopening schools and businesses begin. Business hours are staggered, limits are placed on occupancy. -
Vaccination
By the beginning of December Salt Lake City begins to hold free inoculation clinics and all residents are urged to get their vaccination for influenza and pneumonia.
Churches, theaters reopen. Schools remain closed through the end of the year. -
Schools Reopen
Schools reopen in Salt Lake City, adding an hour to the school day, with teachers instructed to monitor students for symptoms. -
End of the Pandemic in Utah
While the influenza pandemic had diminished in April 1919, it didn't fully end in Utah until April 1920. In total, nearly 20,000 Utahns were infected and 2,915 died. -
COVID-19 Outbreak
In Wuhan, China a cluster of pneumonia cases are reported and eventually identified as a novel coronavirus. -
First Death Reported
China reports the first death, a 61 year-old man. -
COVID-10 Genetic Sequence Shared
China publicly shared the genetic sequence. One day later the first case is reported outside of China in Thailand. -
First Case in U.S.
A man in Washington states is reported as the first coronavirus case in the United States. -
Wuhan Quarantine
The 11 million people of Wuhan city are placed under quarantine orders with travel within, to, and from the city suspended. -
International Concern
The World Health Organisation declares the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It confirmed 7,818 cases worldwide this day, in 18 countries outside of China. -
Utah Responds
The governor declares a state of emergency as the first cases in the state are made public. -
COVID-19 Pandemic
WHO characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. -
Travel Restrictions and School Dismissals
As cases increase in Utah, many businesses begin to close around Utah with the announcement of travel restrictions from the White House. Schools dismiss students in Utah with learning to continue online and lunches provided as take-out. -
Utah Public Health Emergency
The declaration of a public health emergency and national emergency lead to the closer of all Utah dine-in services in restaurants and bars. -
First Death Reported in Utah
The first person dies in Utah from COVID-19 one day after testing positive.
States around the country respond - some issuing statewide lockdowns. European countries lockdown as cases skyrocket. -
Global Spread
Around 300,000 confirmed cases worldwide in nearly every country reported by WHO. -
U.S. Becomes Epicenter
100,000 confirmed cases reported in the U.S. becoming the country with the most in the world - with 1,500 deaths. -
Utah Stay-At-Home
The governor issues a statewide stay-at-home order for a two week minimum. -
Utah and U.S. Ease Restrictions
In late May restrictions on businesses and gatherings begin to ease. Utah begins Low-Risk phase. -
Utah, U.S., World Case Count Totals COVID-19
Utah 9,533 confirmed cases, 112 deaths. Daily count spikes following eased restrictions. Utah has exceptionally low death rate.
U.S. 1,737,950 confirmed cases, 102,785 deaths.
Worldwide 6,211,369 confirmed cases, 372,144 deaths.
