Plague in China 1911 2

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Plague in China 1911 2

Burning coffins containing victims of bubonic plague, at Tientsin, China.
1911

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Bubonic Burning Coffins Epidemics Plague Plagues Tientsin Victims

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this haunting image captured in 1911, the devastating impact of the bubonic plague outbreak in Tientsin, China, is on full display. The photograph shows a group of people standing near a pile of burning coffins, each one containing the remains of a victim who succumbed to the deadly disease. The scene is a grim reminder of the widespread suffering and loss of life caused by the plague during this period. The bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, was a highly contagious bacterial disease that spread through the bite of infected fleas. It first emerged in China in 1894 and quickly spread to other parts of the world, including Europe and the Americas. By the time this photograph was taken, the disease had already claimed the lives of millions of people in Asia. The burning of the coffins was a common practice during the plague outbreaks to prevent the spread of the disease. The belief was that the burning of the bodies would help to purify the air and prevent the disease from spreading further. However, this practice did little to stop the spread of the plague, which continued to ravage communities across China and other parts of the world. The photograph provides a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the bubonic plague on China and the world during this period. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people who lived through this tragic time and the sacrifices they made to try and contain the disease. Today, the memory of the plague outbreaks serves as a reminder of the importance of public health and the need to be prepared for future epidemics and pandemics.

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