"At this time, funeral processions and other public gatherings were also suspended in a futile attempt to stop the spread of plague"
Futile? Well, perhaps unsuccessful to stop the spread, but I can see how it could help.
I was surprised to see that they used methods to contain the plague that, although harsh, look somewhat effective to me, I thought they had no idea of what was going on.
Futile? Well, perhaps unsuccessful to stop the spread, but I can see how it could help. I was surprised to see that they used methods to contain the plague that, although harsh, look somewhat effective to me, I thought they had no idea of what was going on.