COVID-19 pandemic in Israel
COVID-19 pandemic in Israel
The COVID-19 pandemic in Israel (pronunciation: /koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn pændɪmɪk ɪn ɪzreɪl/) refers to the ongoing global health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, specifically as it has affected the nation of Israel.
Etymology
The term "COVID-19" is an abbreviation 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."
Overview
The first case of COVID-19 in Israel was reported in February 2020. The Government of Israel responded with a series of measures, including travel restrictions, quarantine mandates, and the closure of non-essential businesses. Despite these efforts, the virus spread rapidly throughout the country, affecting all sectors of society.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus that can cause disease in both animals and humans. The most recently discovered coronavirus causes the disease 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 restriction on the movement of people and goods which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests.
- Social Distancing: A set of non-pharmaceutical interventions or measures taken to prevent the spread of a contagious disease by maintaining a physical distance between people and reducing the number of times people come into close contact with each other.
- Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in Israel
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in Israel
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