COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom

The COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (pronounced /ˈkoʊvɪd naɪnˈtiːn pænˈdɛmɪk ɪn ðə ˈjuːnaɪtɪd kɪŋdəm/) 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 United Kingdom. The etymology of the term "COVID-19" comes from "CO" for corona, "VI" for virus, "D" for disease, and "19" for the year the disease was first identified, 2019.

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis that began in late 2019 and has affected countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom. The first confirmed case in the UK was reported in January 2020.

Impact

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the health, economy, and social life in the UK. The government's response, including measures such as lockdowns, social distancing, and vaccination campaigns, has been a subject of public and political debate.

Related Terms

  • Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
  • Coronavirus: A type of virus. There are many kinds, and some of them can cause disease. The novel coronavirus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, causes the disease COVID-19.
  • Lockdown: A state of isolation or restricted access instituted as a security measure.
  • 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.
  • Vaccination: Administration of a vaccine to help the immune system develop protection from a disease.

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