Pandemic Lockdown of 1918

The Spanish flu, caused by the H1N1 virus, infected a third of the global population, killing up to 50 million people. While cities like Boston and Philadelphia were severely affected, the town of Gunnison, Colorado, implemented strict quarantine measures, avoiding any cases or deaths. Gunnison's response remains a significant example of effective public health measures during a pandemic.

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