INFLUENZA HITS AMARILLO, FIFTH OF CITY'S POPULATION SICK
Amarillo, Texas (JFK+50) On February 27, 1926, Associated Press reports that "approximately 3000 persons" here in the city of Amarillo* "are sick with influenza**." This represents one fifth of the population.
Fortunately, AP adds that the cases are mostly "mild" and are no cause for alarm. No deaths have been reported as a result of the influenza epidemic.
Public schools, however, have been temporarily closed to disinfect classrooms. They will reopen on Monday.
*Amarillo is located in the Texas panhandle & is gateway to Palo Duro State Park. It is home of the American Quarter-horse Hall of Fame & Museum. Its 2024 population 203,729.
**Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness spread by viruses causing fever, sore throat, cough, muscle aches and fatigue. It commonly lasts 3 to 7 days.
SOURCE
"Fifth of Population In Amarillo, Tx., Ill of Influenza," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., February 27, 1926, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
