They jumped from animals to humans, spread rapidly around the world. Both are pretty lethal. Fortunately, this is much less lethal than the 1918 pandemic. However, considerably more contagious than the 1918 pandemic. Virulence, itless will still kill a lot of people. Steve how did the country react . Of course, a different time in terms of news, and how his word spread about how to protect yourself from what at the time was called the spanish flu . John it was a completely different situation because we were at war. Woodrow wilson created an , designed to win the war, with a Propaganda Machine and the architect of that Propaganda Machine wrote and false are just terms, all that matters is what the impact is. That was one thing when you are trying to keep morel up during the war, it was another thing when you are fighting and infectious disease. And because of that infrastructure when the pandemic arrived, National Public Health Leaders or outright lying about it there was no tony fauci
First National Book festival event. As we all collectively face the challenge of the pandemic the safety of our staff members, visitors scholars is our First Priority at the library of congress. We are following the cdc recommendations and guidelines and all of our buildings are closed to the public until further notice. However, it is the librarys mission to engage and connect with our users. So we been rolling out various programs virtually for parents and teachers, scholars, students, and everyone who could benefit, we hope, from our resources online. So please visit our website llc. Gov for more useful information not only about whats going on currently, but also things you could use during this time. Now to our events, we will be joined by bestselling author john m berry who will be discussing his book, the great influenza, the epic story of the deadliest plague in history. He will be joined in conversation by mr. David rubenstein, cochair of the National Book festival and author
Outstanding books on American History 1997. His current New York Times bestseller is the great influenza the epic story of the deadliest plague in history. He is here to talk to us about that today. He is a consultant with the World Health Organization on the subject of influenza. When he is done speaking, if you would like to ask questions there will be two microphones at the back of the room. Get a microphone so your questions can be heard. Join me in welcoming yvette wiltgen. John barry. Thank you very much. It is kind of funny to be sitting here in a Committee Room with the louisiana legislature, talking about the subject largely because you might not think it, the story of the 1918 pandemic. The louisiana legislature, when you read about the 1918 pandemic, they usually say the death toll was over 20 million. The reality is it was way over 20 million. That estimate comes from the first study of the disease, fairly accurate for the western world, but wildly inaccurate for the rest o
Definitely running away from risky assets on virus fears over the weekend. We have a number of cases initially climbing, putting extra pressure on the ftse made. Mib. Down 4 . Travel and leisure down significantly so the fact the epicenter has moved from china, korea, and some of the asian economies in europe, it is freaking out investors, saying the spread may come to europe. But, two. 3 higher, 1682, outside to quality italia and markets. Italian sovereign bonds, dropping quite a lot as italy is the epicenter for the coronavirus in europe. Plenty more on that throughout the day but lets get to first word news in new york city with Viviana Hurtado. Viviana President Donald Trump in india. Moments ago, he said he is countries can reach a great trade deal, as he announced they are to sign a deal worth 3 billion in military sales. It also comes during his official status visit. Mp spoke at a namaste tru event and will visit the taj mahal. Reforms. S want sweeping boats in iran and other
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