The Independent reported that the Covid-19 death toll in US surpassed that of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. The US recorded over 676,000 deaths since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, crossing the estimated 675,000 deaths from last century’s influenza pandemic.
This has become the worst health crisis in Americas history. Nothing has been learned over the past 100 years. Actually our fractured country is far worst off than it ever was to handle such a crisis. Alternate realities trump common scene and basic health measures.
The following was advice published in the Douglas Island News, a newspaper from Douglas, Alaska, in 1918…
Wear a mask.
Live a clean healthy life.
Keep the pores open – that is bathe frequently.
Live in an abundance of fresh air, day and night.
Get plenty of sleep.
Gargle frequently (and always after having been out) with a solution of salt and water. (Half teaspoon of salt to one glass, 8 0z of water).
Report early symptoms to a doctor at once.
Respect the quarantine regulations.
Avoid crowds. You can get sick just being near someone who is infected.
Avoid persons who sneeze or cough.
Do not neglect your mask.
Do not disregard the advice of a specialist just because you do not understand.
Do not disregard the rights of a community – obey cheerfully the rules issued by authorities.
Do not think you are entitled to special privileges.
Do not go near others if you have a cold or fever – you may expose them to illness and death. See a doctor.
Do not think it is impossible for you to get or transmit the virus.
Keep your hand out of your mouth.
Do not cough or sneeze in the open.
Do not use a public towels or drinking cup.
Do not visit the sick or handle articles from the sick room.
Don’t worry.
Do not be a dumb ass.