When influenza ravaged Minnesota a century ago, folks knew that #StayHomeMN was the way to be a good neighbor. Today @GovTimWalz is asking us to do the same. Stay safe, Gopher State. 
In 1918 Minnesota used social distancing to fight a global flu pandemic. Rules may vary by time and place, but #StayHomeMN is still good public policy.
New research from @jeremyyoude at @UMNDuluth MNDuluth suggests that social distancing in 1918 was also good for the economy. kare11.com/article/news/h…
In 1918 WW I victory celebrations led to a spike in influenza cases. Minnesota Governor limited this spike by closing saloons, cafes, soda fountains, and even chop suey restaurants. The order was obeyed. Rules may differ today, but #StayAtHomeMN continues to keep Minnesota safe.
"The city health commissioner was emphatic, however, in his statement that schools, theaters, churches and other public meeting places would not be permitted to open until danger of another epidemic had been reduced to a minimum."
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