Endemic COVID-19
Endemic COVID-19
Endemic COVID-19 (pronunciation: /ɛnˈdɛmɪk ˌkoʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn/) is a term used to describe the stage of the COVID-19 pandemic where the SARS-CoV-2 virus becomes a regular part of human life, persisting in the population at steady levels.
Etymology
The term "endemic" originates from the Greek words en (in) and dēmos (people). In epidemiology, it refers to the constant presence of a disease or infectious agent within a geographic area or population group. The term "COVID-19" is an acronym derived from Coronavirus Disease 2019, the year the disease was first identified.
Definition
Endemic COVID-19 refers to a stage where the SARS-CoV-2 virus is no longer causing large, unpredictable disruptions, but instead becomes a manageable part of everyday life. This is similar to other endemic diseases like the flu or chickenpox, which are present in the population but do not cause societal shutdowns.
Related Terms
- Pandemic: A disease outbreak that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
- Epidemic: An outbreak of disease that attacks many people at about the same time and may spread through one or several communities.
- Herd Immunity: A form of indirect protection from infectious disease that can occur with some diseases when a sufficient percentage of a population has become immune to an infection.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endemic COVID-19
- Wikipedia's article - Endemic COVID-19
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