COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan
COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan
The COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan (pronunciation: /koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn pændɪmɪk ɪn taɪˈwɑːn/) refers to the ongoing global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the country of Taiwan.
Etymology
The term "COVID-19" is an abbreviation of "coronavirus disease 2019", coined by the World Health Organization (WHO). The term "pandemic" originates from the Greek words "pan" (all) and "demos" (people).
Overview
The first case of COVID-19 in Taiwan was reported on January 21, 2020. The government of Taiwan implemented a series of measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including travel restrictions, quarantine rules, and the use of contact tracing.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus that can cause disease in both animals and humans. SARS-CoV-2 is a type of coronavirus.
- 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.
- Contact tracing: The process of identification of persons who may have come into contact with an infected person.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan
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