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After the 1918 Spanish flu came the roaring 20s. Whether something similar could happen this time

What might life look like after most Americans are protected from COVID-19? The UCLA Anderson forecast expects it to be roaring. This is the 2020s, after all.

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By Steve Chiotakis • Dec 16, 2020 • 7m Listen

What might life look like after most Americans are protected from COVID-19? The UCLA Anderson forecast expects it to be roaring. This is the 2020s, after all. And like the 1920s, following the deadly 1918 Spanish flu, the 20s this time could make for a similar rebound.

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