In what way did the Spanish Influenza change the way society functioned? And are there lessons to be learned as to how much (or how little) COVID-19 will change the way we live our lives and our behaviours? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

In what way did the Spanish Influenza change the way society functioned? And are there lessons to be learned as to how much (or how little) COVID-19 will change the way we live our lives and our behaviours?

by LovelyPlums

As above: I'm just curious to know whether there were any pronounced or even subtle societal behaviours that the Spanish flu fundamentally changed.

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