Containment Zone
/ˈkɒntənmənt zoʊn/
Definitions
- (n.) A designated area legally restricted for quarantine or isolation to prevent disease spread.
The government declared the neighborhood a containment zone due to the outbreak.
Forms
- containment zone
- containment zones
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Commentary
Containment zones are often established by health authorities during epidemics to legally enforce movement restrictions within specified boundaries.
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