COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec
COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec
The COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec 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 Canadian province of Quebec.
Pronunciation
COVID-19: /koʊˌviːd naɪnˈtiːn/ Quebec: /kəˈbɛk/
Etymology
COVID-19 is an acronym that stands for "coronavirus disease 2019," indicating the year that the disease was first identified. The term "Quebec" is derived from the Algonquin word "Kébec" which means "where the river narrows."
Overview
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Quebec was announced on February 27, 2020. Since then, the province has experienced multiple waves of the virus, leading to significant impacts on public health, the economy, and daily life.
Related Terms
- Pandemic: A global outbreak of a disease.
- Coronavirus: A type of virus. There are many kinds, and some of them can cause disease.
- SARS-CoV-2: The virus strain that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Public Health: The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Economy: The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.
See Also
- COVID-19 pandemic in Canada
- COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 vaccine
- COVID-19 pandemic by country and territory
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec
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