According to John Barry, what is the most important lesson from the 1918 influenza pandemic?Group of answer choicesPublic officials must not venture out into public gatheringsPublic officials must make sure to discharge all military medical personnel so they can care for civiliansPublic officials must suspend all college and professional sports activityPublic officials must possess the sufficient character and leadership to tell the truth
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According to John Barry, what is the most important lesson from the 1918 influenza pandemic?Group of answer choicesPublic officials must not venture out into public gatheringsPublic officials must make sure to discharge all military medical personnel so they can care for civiliansPublic officials must suspend all college and professional sports activityPublic officials must possess the sufficient character and leadership to tell the truth
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According to John Barry, the most important lesson from the 1918 influenza pandemic is that public officials must possess the sufficient character and leadership to tell the truth.
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