COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia (U.S. state)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia (U.S. state)

The COVID-19 pandemic in Georgia refers to the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a novel infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Pronunciation

  • COVID-19: /ˈkoʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn/
  • Pandemic: /pænˈdɛmɪk/
  • Georgia: /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/

Etymology

  • COVID-19: The name "COVID-19" is derived from "CO" for corona, "VI" for virus, "D" for disease, and "19" for the year the disease was first identified, 2019.
  • Pandemic: From the Greek pan (all) and demos (people).
  • Georgia: Named after King George II of Great Britain.

Related Terms

  • Epidemic: An outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time.
  • Quarantine: A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
  • Social distancing: The practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection.
  • Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease.
  • Lockdown: An emergency protocol that usually prevents people or information from leaving an area.

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