Pandemics

During World War I, among the service members in Allegany County, 63 men and 1 woman died of disease; in Garrett County, 19 died of disease, and 34 in Washington County. In Western Maryland 46 were listed as dying of broncho pneumonia, 33 of pneumonia, and 17 of lobar pneumonia. Only 3 people were listed as dying of influenza.

Maryland declared a state of emergency because of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 5, 2020. These photographs document some of the experiences of life under COVID in Western Maryland. They were taken by residents of Allegany and Washington Counties.