In the early weeks of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., I spoke with Hollywood historian William Mann about the profound impact the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic had on the film business. In the interview, he pointed some major mistakes made in handling the Spanish flu pandemic that today’s authorities should learn from, including reopening too soon. At a time when masks were still in short supply and not required for non-essential workers, he talked about the issue of wearing masks in 1918 and why top film actors refused to put one on in public back then.
Three months later, face coverings are mandatory in most states though President Donald Trump, some of his close associates and Republican lawmakers still refuse to wear them in public. Several states would not impose a face mask requirement, and there has been resistance in complying with or enforcing such orders in states that have them in place.
Three months later, face coverings are mandatory in most states though President Donald Trump, some of his close associates and Republican lawmakers still refuse to wear them in public. Several states would not impose a face mask requirement, and there has been resistance in complying with or enforcing such orders in states that have them in place.
- 7/4/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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