Cancel Everything
by Abram Anders
1. Historical perspective 1: During 1918 influenza epidemic, Krusen allows huge parade in Philadelphia leading to 12,000 deaths.
2. Historical perspective 2: During the same epidemic, Starkloff shuts down St. Louis and only 1,700 people die.
3. Fact 1: COVID-19 cases have increased exponentially
4. Fact 2: It's deadlier than flu
5. Fact 3: Extreme social distancing is only effective solution to slowing spread