Epidemic Control
/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk kənˈtroʊl/
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- (n.) Legal and regulatory measures implemented to prevent, contain, and mitigate the spread of infectious disease outbreaks.
The government's epidemic control policies mandated quarantine and social distancing during the outbreak.
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Commentary
Epidemic control in law often intersects with public health statutes and emergency powers granted to authorities to protect community health.
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