May the analysis of 1918 influenza pandemic give hints to imagine the possible magnitude of Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19)?
Raffaele ScarpaFrancesco CasoLuisa CostaSaverio PassavantiMaria Grazia VitaleClaudia TrojanielloAntonio Del PuentePaolo A AsciertoPublished in: Journal of translational medicine (2020)
By comparing the situation seen in 1918 with the current one, we are now in a more favourable position. The experience of the past teaches us that their success is linked to a rapid, constant and lasting application. Then, rather than coercion, awareness of the need to observe such prevention measures works better.