Chapter 687: Chapter 517: 1920

Due to the impact of the influenza, the second half of 1919 was chaotic and disordered.

The economies of all countries were significantly affected, and Australasia was no exception.

Immigration from abroad, which had been slightly improving, was once again halted. After all, no one could guarantee whether there were any actual infected cases among these foreign immigrants. Strict quarantine measures were taken, or immigration to Australia was temporarily suspended to avoid the severe influenza epidemic from affecting the native population of Australasia.

In September 1919, more than 100,000 foreign immigrants arrived in Australasia, but by October, the number had dropped to less than 50,000. The combined number in November and December was even less than 50,000, which is evident of the cautious attitude towards the flu in Australasia.

This made Arthur frown slightly when he saw the report on the entire 1919 Australasian government.