COVID-19 pandemic in Belize
COVID-19 pandemic in Belize
The COVID-19 pandemic in Belize (pronunciation: /koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn pændɪmɪk ɪn bɪˈliːz/) refers to the ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in the Central American country of Belize.
Etymology
The term "COVID-19" is derived from "Coronavirus Disease 2019," the year the disease was first identified. The term "pandemic" comes from the Greek words "pan," meaning "all," and "demos," meaning "people."
Background
COVID-19 was first identified in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, China. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern regarding COVID-19 on 30 January 2020, and later declared a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of [update], there have been confirmed cases and deaths in Belize due to the disease.
Impact on Belize
The first case of COVID-19 in Belize was reported on 23 March 2020. The government of Belize has implemented several measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including travel restrictions, social distancing measures, and the closure of schools and non-essential businesses.
Related terms
- Pandemic
- Coronavirus
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome
- World Health Organization
- Public Health Emergency of International Concern
- Social distancing
- Quarantine
See also
- COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 pandemic by country
- COVID-19 pandemic in North America
- 2020 in Belize
- Health in Belize
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in Belize
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in Belize
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