The 1968 pandemic was caused by an influenza A (H3N2) virus comprised of two genes from an avian influenza A virus, including a new H3 hemagglutinin, but also contained the N2 neuraminidase from the 1957 H2N2 virus. It was first noted in the United States in September 1968. The estimated number of deaths was 1 million worldwide and about 100,000 in the United States. Most excess deaths were in people 65 years and older. The H3N2 virus continues to circulate worldwide as a seasonal influenza A virus.
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https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1968-pandemic.html
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https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1968-pandemic.html
Woodstock Occurred in the Middle of a Pandemic – AIER
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The Woodstock festival of 1969 did occur amid a global pandemic and no stay at home orders were enforced. However, the concept of social distancing was not yet accepted practice among public health experts and the 1968 flu pandemic was not as deadly as other diseases. Lawmakers also did not face serious public pressure to slow the virus, as the nation's attention was focussed elsewhere. We rate this claim TRUE because it is supported by our research.
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