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Yes, this has happened before...

Apr. 13th, 2020 at 10:50 AM
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Quarantine_1960_Krokodile mag

From the "Crocodile" magazine, 1960.

There was a smallpox epidemic in Moscow at the time.

Further info can be found on Wikipedia and other online sources
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[identity profile] benicek.livejournal.com
Apr. 13th, 2020 05:01 pm (UTC)

Didn’t realise small pox was a problem so recently.

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[personal profile] med_cat
Apr. 14th, 2020 02:10 am (UTC)
An artist who lived in Moscow brought it from India with him in 1959...can find you the article if you wish
[identity profile] amethyst-witch.livejournal.com
Apr. 13th, 2020 05:52 pm (UTC)
Aww yes I'd just seen and enjoyed this too! I think our local paper showed it? I can't remember. ^-^

Edited 2020-04-13 05:53 pm (UTC)
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[personal profile] med_cat
Apr. 14th, 2020 02:11 am (UTC)
I think one of our mutual friends had reposted it on FB :)
[identity profile] amethyst-witch.livejournal.com
Apr. 14th, 2020 11:39 am (UTC)
Oh snap I think you're right LOL
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[personal profile] med_cat
Apr. 16th, 2020 12:46 am (UTC)
:)
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