1883 Marianne Cope relocated with some other sisters to Hawaii… in order to care for persons suffering from leprosy.

Despite direct contact with the patients over many years, Cope did not contract the disease. Of course…because
LEPROSY IS NOT CONTAGIOUS!!
Think Small pox… pic.twitter.com/tJhV3bX57H

— Jack Straw (@JackStr42679640) August 17, 2023