jun 1, 1578 - Queen Elizabeth I issued the first nationwide quarintine
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During a major outbreak of the plague, Queen Elizabeth I issued the first nationwide quarantine orders in England. Infected households were locked and marked with a red cross, and watchers were assigned to prevent anyone from leaving. Burials had to be conducted at night, and infected clothing and bedding were burned.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 1, 1578
Now
~ 447 years ago