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Influenza detected in Utah
The Influenza has been widespread throughout the United States. Utah saw its first case of Influenza. It is believed that a family traveling from Wyoming brought the influenza with them as they attended the state fair. The Utah State Fair was an easy place for the disease to spread with so many people in attendance. -
More than a dozen cases of Influenza reported in Richfield, Utah.
Dr. T.B. Beatty sent a health order out closing churches, schools and public assemblies of all kinds in hopes of eliminating the spread of the disease. It seems that in making a very important decision to close theater and shorten store and business hours, individuals and businesses were affected as their ability to earn income was affected. -
Pamphlets are distributed throughout Utah
Pamphlets are distributed to help the citizens of Utah know how to fight Influenza. This was a way of educating the public so that they could make the necessary adjustments to protect themselves and their family. -
New Cases of the Influenza Reported
1,000 cases of influenza are reported in Salt Lake City. Citizens are wearing gauze masks in public to decrease the spread of the disease. People are becoming aware of how fast the disease is spreading and they are taking action to prevent more cases of the disease. -
Community Begins Working Together
Schools kitchens are being used to prepare food for families that are confined to their beds because of the disease. School is not in session and so teachers are beginning to help out. More nurses are needed to take care of the families that are sick. It is important that all community members that are not afflicted by the disease work to together to care for those that have been afflicted. -
Shortage of Nurses
There is a shortage of nurses to care for the sick. Teachers are called upon to volunteer to help with nursing. Teachers played an important role by volunteering to help during this time. -
Citizens Begin Making Gauze Masks
The Ogden Standard published an article with instructions to make a mask. There was a shortage of masks and so the people needed to make their own. It was important for the citizens of Utah to wear a mask when entering public places to reduce the spread of the disease. -
Strict Ordinance Passed in Provo, Utah
All residents must wear a mask when on the street or in a public setting. Failure to do so will result in a fine of up to $50.00. All cases of the influenza must be reported to the city physician or the Board of Health. This ordinance shows just how serious this epidemic was at this time. -
Public Events Reopening
December 20, 1918
Theaters are now opening again for the public to attend after being closed for 10 weeks. This was an indicator that the epidemic was coming to a close. -
Cities Returning to Normal
The ban on Provo, Utah is expected to be lifted on Friday December 27, 1918. This news again brings hope that the influenza epidemic is ending. -
Schools Reopening
The Salt Lake Tribune announced that school would be reopening on Monday December 30, 1918. This event was important in that it most likely provided relief to the citizens knowing that the epidemic of influenza had lifted and life could resume as normal again.
