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Quarantine
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quarantaine
a place or period of separation in which someone or something that is suspicious of carrying a dangerous disease is kept away so that others can be safe
What is "quarantine"?
Quarantine is a practice where people or animals are kept separated from others to prevent the spread of disease or infection. This is done when someone is exposed to a contagious illness or shows symptoms, to ensure they do not spread it to others. Quarantine can involve staying at home or in a specified setting for a specific period, depending on the illness and public health guidelines.
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quarantaine
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
to quarantine
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mettre en quarantaine
to isolate a person or animal for a specific period due to illness, suspicion of illness, or to prevent the potential spread of a disease
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mettre en quarantaine
to go into isolation for some time because one is ill, or might be, to prevent the spread of the disease
Exemple
Strict quarantine measures prevented rinderpest transmission between cattle herds.
Quarantine measures control and contain strangles outbreaks.
The outbreak of the virus led to immediate quarantine measures.
Quarantine and screening of new bird arrivals minimize the risk of introducing Newcastle disease.
Quarantine protocols are followed to control swamp fever infections.
