Pictures From The Spanish Flu 100 Years Ago Shows Similarities In Managing Pandemics

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Jul 1, 2020 3:00 PM EDT

100 years ago, the Spanish Flu was sweeping its way across the globe, infecting and killing millions. The guidelines were much like the ones we have today during the pandemic we're living through now - stay home and wear protective gear in public. Thankfully, lockdown is a lot more bearable nowadays and people are finding all sorts of ways to entertain themselves. But these pictures show that a pandemic is a pandemic is a pandemic and if they did it way back then, we can get through it now. Hang in there, people! 

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    Pianist - 山 口
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    Headgear
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    Transport - SPIT SPREADS 073 DEATH
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    Font - All theatres CLOSED until further NOTICE At request of MAYOR. Rayaton Leanardediadrumworid.com
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    Motor vehicle
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    Factory
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    Factory - KCO
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    Black-and-white
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    Text - When In Quarantine PEOPLE who are in quarantine are not isolated if they have a Bell Telephone. The Bell Service brings cheer and encouragement to the sick, and is of value in countless other ways. Friends. wliether close at hand or far away, can be easily reaclhed, because Bell Service is universal service. NEW YORK TELEPHONE CO.
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    Text - STAY AT HOME IT HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER TO SAVE LIVES
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