COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon
COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon
The COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon 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 Yukon territory of Canada.
Pronunciation
- COVID-19: /ˈkoʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/
- Pandemic: /pænˈdɛmɪk/
- Yukon: /ˈjuːkɒn/
Etymology
The term "COVID-19" is an abbreviation of "coronavirus disease 2019". The name "coronavirus" is derived from Latin corona, meaning "crown" or "halo", which refers to the characteristic appearance of the virus particles. The term "pandemic" is from Greek pan, meaning "all", and dēmos, meaning "people". "Yukon" is derived from the Gwich’in word "Yu-kun-ah" meaning "great river".
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus. There are many kinds, and some of them can cause disease.
- SARS-CoV-2: The strain of coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease.
- Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
- Yukon: The smallest and westernmost of Canada's three federal territories.
Overview
The first case of COVID-19 in Yukon was confirmed on March 22, 2020. The government of Yukon has since taken various measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including travel restrictions, social distancing measures, and the closure of non-essential businesses.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in Yukon
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