Just A Flu Example from 1918 Newspaper

“Alright, let me summarize recent weeks of #COVID19 news & public health info:
– It’s just a regular flu
– The fatality rate is really low
– Only the old and sick are in danger
– No need to panic, just go to bed early!
They said exactly the same in 1918. Spanish flu: 50+ mln died.”

Alright, let me summarize recent weeks of #COVID19 news & public health info:
– It's just a regular flu
– The fatality rate is really low
– Only the old and sick are in danger
– No need to panic, just go to bed early!
They said exactly the same in 1918. Spanish flu: 50+ mln died. pic.twitter.com/spmJFd6T2k

— GHoeberX (@ghoeberx) February 13, 2020

h/t BFD