Goat Flu Pandemic
The Goat flu is going through the city country and could spread World wide. In fact mask wearing is common including Arthur his family and friends. 3 different kinds of mask. Hoping more would wear mask for protection until Vaccines are available. We start at The Read house with Arthur and his family.
"So we will be wearing the mask again?" said Arthur, "Like we did before?"
"Yes indeed Honey, " said Mrs. Read, "Just before you go see a movie."
They then put them mask on themselves. DW needed more help since she is just 4 years old. Even one on Kate. Arthur went there with Buster, Francine, Ladonna, and Binky who are also wearing mask. Same with Muffy, Fern, and the rest met them there. They got the tickets and went inside and got snacks and went to watch one.
"Lets hope it wont last long," said Arthur, "As in that Flu."
"Lets hope it is not like the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918," said Brain, "Which went world wide."
"Think we might learn about it in school tomorrow?" said Francine, "Knowing Mr. Ratburn?"
"Who knows?" said Brain, "We will find out tomorrow."
Next day they are going to school wearing the mask for protection. After all it is becoming a Pandemic. They arrived at Lakewood Elementary School as always. They went to their lockers and went in the classroom. 5 minutes later in came Mr. Ratburn wearing a Duck bill style mask. After announcements and roll call lessons began.
"Today we will learn about the great influenza pandemic," said Mr. Ratburn, "Is what you kids will learn about."
After that came recess they are having fun sliding swinging and such and talking.
"Well that was interesting," said Arthur, "Reminds me about this Epidemic we are having now."
"It sure does seem it might be a pandemic," said Francine, "But lets hope it stays Epidemic."
After recess it was then lunchtime. They enjoy lunch time more so they can take off the mask. They are talking more.
"I think it has a good chance of becoming a pandemic," said Brain, "Lets hope it wont be like the one of 1918."
"I hope it stays Epidemic," said Arthur, "A pandemic would be bad."
"Yes it would," said Brain, "But it most likely become a pandemic."
After school they are all heading home. They will study for a Science test coming up in a week.
