COVID-19 pandemic in Benin
COVID-19 pandemic in Benin
The COVID-19 pandemic in Benin 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 Benin. The pandemic has had significant effects on the health, social, and economic structures of the country.
Pronunciation
- COVID-19: /ˈkoʊ.vɪd naɪnˈtiːn/
- Pandemic: /pænˈdɛmɪk/
- Benin: /bɛˈniːn/
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 demos, meaning "people".
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some of them can cause disease.
- Pandemic: An epidemic of disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents, or worldwide.
- SARS-CoV-2: The strain of coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease.
- Social distancing: A set of non-pharmaceutical interventions taken to prevent the spread of a contagious disease by maintaining a physical distance between people and reducing the number of times people come into close contact with each other.
- Quarantine: A restriction on the movement of people, which is intended to prevent the spread of disease or pests.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in Benin
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in Benin
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