There is a reason for canceling public gatherings. In a pandemic, don’t be Philadelphia (held a parade in 1918 when cases started to come up…)

There is a reason for canceling public gatherings. In a pandemic, don't be Philadelphia (held a parade in 1918 when cases started to come up, downplayed cases), be St. Louis (canceled gatherings). More here: t.co/KE7RYbxDGM @mlipsitch pic.twitter.com/wyrHx0nOLA

— Florian Krammer (@florian_krammer) March 6, 2020

There is a reason for canceling public gatherings. In a pandemic, don’t be Philadelphia (held a parade in 1918 when cases started to come up, downplayed cases), be St. Louis (canceled gatherings). More here:

www.pnas.org/content/104/18/7582

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