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The … Flu plague.1

A massive outbreak of an especially deadly strain of flu has broken out in …. It threatens to spread rapidly, potentially escalating into a global pandemic.

"The epidemic of influenza, like a specter of death, was upon us almost overnight, and three days after the disease was made reportable by the Board of Health our hospital was full to overflowing with victims of the pestilence."

We must hope it doesn't spread!

The … Flu Spreads plague.2

The deadly … Flu has appeared in …. The pandemic is quickly becoming a global crisis.

"It was truly like unto the rush of the wounded from the field of battle, and the house was filled to capacity almost at once. Within a few days it was necessary to open a ward in the College gymnasium, which was equipped with beds from our students’ dormitory."

When will this plague end? Flu Pandemic: Economic Shutdown: -50% Throughput Flu Pandemic: Economic Slowdown: -25% Throughput

A New Wave of … Flu plague.3

The terrible plague continues in …, with a new wave infecting many more of the population.

"About 12 o'clock I began to feel hot. I was so feverish I was afraid I would ignite my clothing. I had a cough that tore my very innards out when I could not suppress it. It was dark; I surely had pneumonia and I never was so forlorn and uncomfortable in my life."

The … Flu plague.4

A massive outbreak of an especially deadly strain of flu has broken out in …. It threatens to spread rapidly, potentially escalating into a global pandemic.

"The epidemic of influenza, like a specter of death, was upon us almost overnight, and three days after the disease was made reportable by the Board of Health our hospital was full to overflowing with victims of the pestilence."

I hope it doesn't reach …!

The … Flu: Government Response plague.5

The government must determine its response to the flu pandemic that threatens to engulf the nation. Stricter measures will surely have a cost, but will save lives.

"BY AUTHORITY AND DIRECTION OF THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH there will be NO CLASSES in the University beginning at NOON today. Students are FORBIDDEN to leave the town; to do so would help spread infection."

Impose a strict lockdown and close non-essential businesses. Flu Pandemic: Economic Shutdown: -50% Throughput
Mandate health measures such as distancing and protective masks. Flu Pandemic: Economic Slowdown: -25% Throughput
We can't risk harming the economy.

Flu Reports Creating Anti-War Sentiment plague.7

Reports of the many deaths resulting from the … Flu in … are harming popular support for our war efforts.

"It is madness that we send men to war while this plague ravishes our homes. Should the state not prioritize the lives of its citizens over their deaths?"

We will not interfere with the free press. Wartime Pandemic: -5 Interest Group Approval
Distribute reassuring propaganda backed by medical science. Wartime Pandemic: -5 Interest Group Approval
Censor news of mortality rates and infections. Wartime Pandemic: -5 Interest Group Approval

Pandemic Measures Contributing to Poverty plague.8

With many unable to work due to our anti-pandemic measures, poorer citizens in … are struggling to pay rent. Newly unemployed laborers face eviction as landlords refuse their pleas for reprieve.

"They told me I could not work because the factory is overcrowded. Every factory is overcrowded! The landlord, may he burn in the eternal fires, cares not a jot for our plight and demands rent before the end of the week on pain of eviction. My family shall surely be forced from our home."

Institute a rent freeze and eviction ban. Eviction Ban: -3 Interest Group Approval Eviction Ban: +4 Interest Group Approval
Temporarily increase social security. Emergency Welfare: +25% …Bureaucracy Institution Cost Multiplier Improved Welfare: +4 Interest Group Approval
There is nothing we can do about this. Ignored Rampant Poverty: -2 Interest Group Approval

The Anti-Mask League plague.9

… has formed the Anti-Mask League in opposition to our pandemic measures. They dispute the effectiveness of our policies and demand that we revoke them for the sake of the struggling economy.

"Wear a mask and save your life! The emergency that now confronts our country is beyond the facilities of the Health Department. Those who do not wear them get sick. The man or woman or child who will not wear a mask now is a dangerous slacker!"

Ignore the League. Ignored the Anti-Mask League: -2 Interest Group Approval
Abandon anti-plague measures. Appeased the Anti-Mask League: +2 Interest Group Approval
Discredit the League with medical science. Discredited the Anti-Mask League: -2 Interest Group Approval, -20% Interest Group Pop Attraction

A New Wave of … Flu plague.100

The terrible plague continues in …, with a new wave infecting many more of the population.

"About 12 o'clock I began to feel hot. I was so feverish I was afraid I would ignite my clothing. I had a cough that tore my very innards out when I could not suppress it. It was dark; I surely had pneumonia and I never was so forlorn and uncomfortable in my life."

A New Wave of … Flu plague.200

The terrible plague continues in …, with a new wave infecting many more of the population.

"About 12 o'clock I began to feel hot. I was so feverish I was afraid I would ignite my clothing. I had a cough that tore my very innards out when I could not suppress it. It was dark; I surely had pneumonia and I never was so forlorn and uncomfortable in my life."

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