The 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic-Flu at Standstill

From: Oakland Tribune, 15 October 1918, Page 14, Column 1

EPIDEMIC OF "FLU" IS AT STANDSTILL

Spanish influenza cases in Oakland remained at about the same number as yesterday, something over 300. There were about 160 new cases in the past 24 hours, and a similar number of releases of minor cases, showing that the precautionary measures are holding the disease in check.

Physicians are being urged by the health department to report promptly all suspicious cases and to isolate them in homes and hospitals, so that the disease will not be communicated and that persons subjected to the danger may be protected.

Three deaths from "the Flu" were reported to the health department today, making eight deaths in all in Oakland since the disease became prevalant. Those reported today were Mrs. N. Hanson, Providence Hospital, Antonio Rivoli, 4029 East Sixteenth street, and Charles Vaughn, Oakland Central Hospital.

RICHMOND, Oct. 15- Mrs. W. L. Lane, wife of Mayor Lane, died last night at their home, 219 South Fifth street, a victim of pneumonia, following an attack of Spanish influenza. Mrs. Lane was 35 years of age, a native of California, and prominent in civic and fraternal affairs. Mrs. lane was stricken with the influenza a week ago. It developed into pneumonia and weakened her heart, which gave way under the strain. She was conscious until the moment of her death.

Physicians say that the epidemic of Spanish influenza in Richmond is under control. At the same time they warn all to be careful of exposure and counsel a strict adherence to the letter of the health order closing all public meetings, lodges, schools, churches, and other affairs. The number of those coming down with the illness is decreasing.