Posted on Dec 20, 2020

Laura Spinney: What Does The 1918 Flu Teach Us About Our Response To Pandemics?

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A century after the 1918 flu, we see similar patterns in the ways we've responded to COVID-19. Laura Spinney reflects on the Spanish flu and how societies learn to move forward after pandemics. A version of this segment was originally heard in the episode, Inoculation.

Laura Spinney: What Does The 1918 Flu Teach Us About Our Response To Pandemics?

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The 1918 Spanish Flu vs. COVID-19. Spot the difference. | The Daily Show

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Daily Show also compared 1918 flu with 2020 coronavirus. Both the Wilson and Trump administrations downplayed severity, encouraged super spreader events and did not emphasize need for masks

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Laura Spinney: What Does The 1918 Flu Teach Us About Our Response To Pandemics?

Laura Spinney: What Does The 1918 Flu Teach Us About Our Response To Pandemics?

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