Facts about the 1918 flu can help you understand the current threat of covid-19 as winter approaches. The pandemic of the last century killed between 50 and 100 million people in three waves. The arrival of the cold caused the population to shelter in closed spaces, something that favored contagions. The troop movements of the First World War also resulted in more infections and deaths. And just like today, public meetings and events were also canceled. However, currently, scientific progress makes it possible to know more about covid-19 unlike what happened last century, when little was known about viruses. The indications of experts and doctors today can help us avoid a serious regrowth.
The 1918 Flu Pandemic vs. the covid-19 pandemic | Video | CNN
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Facts about the 1918 flu can help you understand the current threat of covid-19 as winter approaches. The pandemic of the last century | United States | CNN
