The Black Death arrived in 1347 in the port of Messina in Sicily the case mortality was 100%. Many tried to flee in hopes to find safety away from the Pestilence, yet, this only served to spread the infection. The Black Death moved northwards through Europe and it reached the Arctic Circle by 1350. Interestingly, even in the 14th-century health officials implemented similar measures to the ones that we have today—There was a 40 day quarantine period; also Italy entry was denied for travelers if they had come from a town that had suffered an epidemic. In addition, to inspecting travelers upon arrival, the authorities required proof that all of the towns which they had traveled through were completely free of plague. When a pandemic erupted, the people who displayed symptoms were removed to emergency primitive isolation hospitals; the family of the infected were locked in the house, across was daubed on the door and a watchman was appointed guard the house.
I have learned that we inherited many of the infection control ideas from past pandemics even from the 14th century.
Personally it has been rough dealing with this pandemic. I am a school pediatric nurse and I have not worked since the closure of schools. I am home with my kids and we try to make the best out of our situation.
I have learned that we inherited many of the infection control ideas from past pandemics even from the 14th century.
Personally it has been rough dealing with this pandemic. I am a school pediatric nurse and I have not worked since the closure of schools. I am home with my kids and we try to make the best out of our situation.
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