A Health Commission in NY concluded that the best treatment was fresh air, good nursing, and rest. They concluded that the vaccines and serums tried to date had not proven their effectiveness.

In Rochester, there were 370new cases and a total of 10,8766 cases. There were 18 deaths from influenza, with a total of 348 deaths in the City. There were 2 deaths from lobar pneumonia, and 1 from bronchial pneumonia contributing to a total of 109 persons dying from pneumonia. There was 1 death from bronchial pneumonia. The youngest were: 8-month-old Amberto Dominica; 9-month-old Clarence Spranza; and 1-year-olds Colegero Sachele and Maria Interlicchihia.

© words by Daniel DeMarle 5/13/2020