You might be looking for a historical young-adult fiction read with parallels to the present.

Enemy at the Gate captures a snapshot of New Zealand life during the 1930s Polio epidemic. Twelve-year-old Tom dreams of running in the Olympics, whilst 14-year-old Lily wants options for her future besides being a housewife, and 10-year-old Florence just wants to dance like Shirley Temple. Their lives come to a sudden halt, however, when sickness, quarantining, school closures, and suspicions fill the air. This book gave us shivers, pondering the cruelty of life, but, while realistic, it was also a hopeful and inspiring read.