Epidemic Response
/ɪˈpɪdɛmɪk rɪˈspɑns/
Definitions
- (n.) Legally mandated or coordinated actions and measures taken by governmental or authorized public health bodies to control or mitigate the spread, impact, and consequences of an epidemic.
The epidemic response required immediate mobilization of emergency health resources and legal enforcement of quarantine measures.
Forms
- epidemic response
- epidemic responses
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Commentary
Epidemic response in legal contexts often involves balancing public health priorities with individual rights and may invoke statutes granting emergency powers to authorities.
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