Coronavirus | The deadly Spanish flu in Orange 101 years ago

David Fitzsimons
April 2 2020 - 6:00pm
Orange in the deadly year of 1919

While the coronavirus has claimed its first death in Orange an even deadlier virus, the Spanish flu, swept through the city and the region 101 years ago.

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David Fitzsimons

I am a senior journalist at the Central Western Daily concentrating on council, government and real estate issues. Before moving to Orange I filled senior roles at the Daily Telegraph, Daily Telegraph-Mirror and the Daily Mirror in Sydney. They included being an editor, news editor, chief of staff and reporter.

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