History is important. That's the message from the Illinois State Historian for people wanting a speedy return to normalcy.
The coronavirus pandemic bears much resemblance to the Spanish Flu pandemic. Illinois State Historian Dr. Samuel Wheeler indicates while the world was fighting in WWI, the homefront was faced with a fight of its own.
Dr. Wheeler points out that in 1918 vaccines and antibiotics were not available. Social distancing was enacted and proved to be effective in bending the curve. Across the country the second and third waves were deadlier.
A difference between the coronavirus and the Spanish Flu are the populations who contract the disease. While the elderly and immunocompromised are most susceptible to the coronavirus, the Spanish Flu was contractable by anyone and everyone.
Dr. Wheeler cautions Illinoisians wishing a return of normalcy stating that history shows us that good things come to those who are patient.
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