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Motion Picture Films Held Up by Flu Spread
The National Association of Motion Picture Industry decided to not release movies from October 13 to November 9. They asked actors and actresses to give up their salaries during the crisis. The impact of the flu shut down entertainment for the masses. This could have been to ensure that large groups of people wouldn't be in theaters together, which could spread the disease. -
Spanish Influenza Now In Cedar City
The influenza outbreak reached southward to Cedar City after city residents returned from Salt Lake City from conference and the fair. The city then decided to close all schools and public gatherings to prevent the spread. This event shows that pandemics spread as people travel. Even Cedar City, at the time, which had little traffic became infected by its own residents from their travels. -
Special Hospital for Influenza Patients Is Opened
15 people with a case of the influenza were moved to Judge-Mercy hospital which opened to accommodate more patients. The newly renovated building will be able to house 150 patients. The Boy Scouts will also be handing out 20,000 pamphlets on the influenza outbreak to help educate the public. The need for hospitals expanded and the need was increasing regularly. Much like today, informing people helps the public understand what is going on. -
Beatty Puts Lid on Store Sales
A doctor for the state made large department stores stop having sales to move products. These sales brought large groups of people looking for cheap hats and other products. This happened after the doctor witnessed around 500 women rush to a sale. This creates more contact between people, thus increasing the likelihood more people may become infected. -
Gauze Masks to be Worn in Bingham
The people of Bingham made a decision that they will all wear hospital gauze masks. The decision was made with health officials along with prominent citizens. It was advised that all people when leaving their homes for work or business need to be wearing the masks. It is important to note that local officials got with medical personnel and determined what was best to help their citizens without having a complete quarantine within the city. -
Ward Teaching is Discontinued
The Weber stake of the LDS church had to discontinue teachings due to the prevalence of influenza. The influenza affected all aspects of life, including worship. Any time groups of people had to come together, it created the possibility of infecting more people. -
Twenty Thousand Are Down With "Flu" in Utah
67 new cases of the influenza were reported, along with 8 deaths. The number of cases can change because of the time for symptoms and diagnosis to occur. Even with these numbers, this is an improvement in many communities throughout the state. They also asked teachers to be volunteers and over 138 cities within the state were dealing with the epidemic. This showed the overall impact on the state as numbers increased and cities throughout the state were facing ways to handle the crisis. -
School Teachers Called As Nurses by Red Cross
Salt Lake City asked about 735 teachers to volunteer to be nurses during the pandemic. They were guaranteed their normal salary, as the schools were closed. This showed that as some resources were closed, they moved people to help where needed. Teachers were not working due to schools being closed, so this gave an opportunity to help and give back again. -
Picture Theaters Are Again Opened
Movie theaters in Ogden reopened after being closed due to the influenza. This also helped inform people as to what was happening with the war. It could also relieve the stress and tension people may have been facing through the crisis. -
Ban Soon To Be Lifted At Provo
All flu quarantine restrictions will be lifted in Utah County starting December 27. This shows the decline of the flu and the ability for people to go about their regular business.
