The People's Health: Modern era- Local responses to the Spanish flu.

Question 1

what happened to the effectiveness of local responses to the flu?

Answer 1

varied.

Question 2

what did the medical officer Manchester do?

Answer 2

very thorough and worker tirelessly to limit the flu’s spread.

Question 3

who was the medical officer in Manchester?

Answer 3

Dr James Niven.

Question 4

what did Dr James Niven do to help limit the spread?

Answer 4

published advice about hygiene and organised the closure of businesses and schools.

Question 5

what happened to the death rate in Manchester due to Dr James Niven?

Answer 5

lower than other places such as Glasgow and London.

Question 6

what did many towns and cities do to try and help stop the spread?

Answer 6

shut schools, theatres, cinemas, and dance halls.

Question 7

what did some towns and cities do to try and stop the spread?

Answer 7

disinfect public transport daily.

Question 8

what stayed open?

Answer 8

factories and pubs stayed open.
armistice day celebration went ahead.

Question 9

why wasn’t the press always helpful?

Answer 9

news of the world told readers to ‘eat plenty of porridge.’
Manchester guardian mocked some of the suggested measures’ women are not going to wear ugly masks.’