COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

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COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

The COVID-19 pandemic in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 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 British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

Pronunciation

  • COVID-19: /ˈkoʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn/
  • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: /seɪnt hɛˈliːnə/, /əˈsɛnʃən/, /ˈtrɪstən də ˈkuːnə/

Etymology

The term "COVID-19" is derived from "coronavirus disease 2019". The names "Saint Helena", "Ascension", and "Tristan da Cunha" are derived from their respective discoverers or notable figures.

Overview

The first confirmed case in the territory was announced on 3 February 2021. The territory includes the islands of Saint Helena, Ascension Island, and Tristan da Cunha, each of which has responded to the pandemic in different ways due to their unique geographical and social contexts.

Related Terms

  • Pandemic: A pandemic is an epidemic occurring on a scale that crosses international boundaries, usually affecting a large number of people. Pandemics can also occur in important agricultural organisms (livestock, crop plants, fish, tree species) or in other organisms.
  • Coronavirus: Coronaviruses are a type of virus. There are many different 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.
  • SARS-CoV-2: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus that causes COVID-19, the respiratory illness responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.

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