COVID-19 pandemic in the Northwest Territories

COVID-19 pandemic in the Northwest Territories

The COVID-19 pandemic in the Northwest Territories refers to the ongoing viral pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in the Northwest Territories of Canada.

Pronunciation

COVID-19: /koʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/ Northwest Territories: /nɔːrθˈwɛst ˈtɛrɪtɔːriz/

Etymology

The term "COVID-19" is an abbreviation of "coronavirus disease 2019". The disease was so named because it was first identified in 2019. The Northwest Territories is a federal territory of Canada.

Overview

The first case of COVID-19 in the Northwest Territories was confirmed on March 21, 2020. The territory implemented various measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including travel restrictions, school closures, and the declaration of a public health emergency.

Related Terms

• Pandemic
• Coronavirus
• Public health
• Virus
• Infectious disease
• SARS-CoV-2
• Canada

See Also

• COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
• COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon
• COVID-19 pandemic in Nunavut

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in the Northwest Territories
• Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in the Northwest Territories

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