COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa (pronunciation: /koʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn pændɪmɪk ɪn saʊθ ˈæfrɪkə/) 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 country of South Africa.
Etymology
The term "COVID-19" is derived from "Coronavirus Disease 2019," the year when the disease was first identified. The term "pandemic" comes from the Greek words "pan," meaning "all," and "demos," meaning "people."
Overview
The first case in South Africa was identified on 5 March 2020, and the government has since taken various measures to try to limit the spread of the disease. These measures have included travel restrictions, school closures, and a national lockdown.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some of them can cause disease. The novel coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
- Pandemic: An epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people.
- Lockdown: An emergency protocol that usually prevents people or information from leaving an area. The protocol can usually only be initiated by someone in a position of authority.
- Social distancing: A set of non-pharmaceutical interventions or measures 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.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
- Wikipedia's article - COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
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