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community spread
/kəmjˈuːnɪɾi spɹˈɛd/
/kəmjˈuːnɪtˌi spɹˈɛd/
Community spread
01
the outbreak of a contagious illness among the people of a particular region where the source of the infection is not easily traceable
Examples
Health officials are concerned about community spread, as many new cases have no known source of infection.
To prevent community spread, it is essential to follow social distancing guidelines and wear masks in public.
