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The only outbreak of yellow fever on the British mainland happened in which city in 1865?

Question #148738. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Dec 30 2021.
Originally posted Dec 30 2021 3:16 PM.

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gracious1

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It happened in Swansea, presently the second-largest city in Wales. A cargo of copper ore from Cuba was unloaded on 15 September 1865, during a heat wave. Traveling with the ore were a few mosquitoes infected with the yellow fever virus, and when the ship docked they flew into Swansea. This started an epidemic that lasted through early October.

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Response last updated by gracious1 on Dec 30 2021.
Dec 30 2021, 3:24 PM

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The only outbreak of yellow fever on the British mainland happened in which city in 1865?

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