1 juin 1578 - Queen Elizabeth I issued the first nationwide quarintine
Description:
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.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 juin 1578
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 447 ans