key term - COVID-19 pandemic

Definition

The COVID-19 pandemic refers to the global outbreak of a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). It has resulted in widespread infections, deaths, economic disruptions, and significant changes in daily life worldwide.

Related terms

Quarantine: A period of isolation imposed on individuals who may have been exposed to an infectious disease to prevent further spread.

Social Distancing: Measures taken to reduce close contact between individuals in order to minimize the transmission of diseases.

Vaccine Development: The process of creating vaccines to provide immunity against specific diseases like COVID-19.