Prof Michael Baker talks about the 1918 Influenza Pandemic in New Zealand. It is has been estimated that at its height 440 people died in a single day. 9,000 people died in the course of 9 weeks. This video was created to demonstrate what 440 people looks like.
Many thanks to the staff and students of Wellington College.
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