From the Archives, 1919: Influenza restrictions lifted in New South Wales - 15th May 2020

On May 15, 1919, Sydneysiders were told they could take off their masks and enjoy a trip to the theatre again after months of anti-influenza restrictions. But, the Herald reminded us, we were "not yet out of the woods".

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First published in The Sydney Morning Herald on May 16, 1919

REMOVED: ALL CITY INFLUENZA RESTRICTIONS.
MASKING ABANDONED.
SCHOOLS TO REOPEN.

At a meeting of the State Cabinet yesterday full executive sanction was given to the recommendations of the Medical Consultative Council, as announced in yesterday's "Herald."
As a result the populace of the metropolitan area may be said to have definitely abandoned
the wearing of masks.

It is expected that the schools will reopen on Monday next, and that the week-end will also witness the resumption of theatres, picture shows, and other entertainments, and all other classes of indoor assemblages which have been affected so seriously during the pneumonic influenza epidemic.

It was explained by the Premier last night that the doctors had not expressed any opinion
about the restrictions imposed on travellers beyond the boundary of the county of Cumberland. Within those boundaries travelling and every other method of intercourse will not be in any way restricted.

So far as the country is concerned, however, travellers beyond the boundaries of the county of Cumberland will be compelled to secure a certificate to the effect that they are not infected with the disease, and to make a declaration that they have not been immediately before in contact with a known case of the disease. Mr. Holman explained that this precaution was being maintained for the protection of country centres which up to now have escaped infection.

Individual citizens are invited to take notice of the advice of the Medical Consultative
Council, and to exercise an intelligent precaution whenever they are exposed to the risk
of infection by more than ordinarily close contact with other people.

Editorial: INFLUENZA RESTRICTIONS.

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(The Sydney Morning Herald)