COVID-19 pandemic in France
COVID-19 pandemic in France
The COVID-19 pandemic in France refers to the viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), that has impacted the country of France.
Pronunciation
- COVID-19: /ˈkoʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn/
- Pandemic: /pænˈdɛmɪk/
- France: /fræns/
Etymology
- COVID-19: Coined by the World Health Organization (WHO), it is an acronym derived from "coronavirus disease 2019".
- Pandemic: From the Greek pan (all) and demos (people).
- France: Named after the Franks, a collection of Germanic tribes.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus. There are many kinds, and some of them can cause disease. A newly identified coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has caused a worldwide pandemic of respiratory illness, dubbed COVID-19.
- Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
- Quarantine: A state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed.
- Social distancing: The practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection.
Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on France, affecting all aspects of life, from the economy to social interactions. The government has implemented various measures to curb the spread of the virus, including lockdowns, travel restrictions, and the promotion of social distancing and hygiene practices.
See Also
- COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
- COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
- Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in France
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in France
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in France
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