community spread
1 of 1noun/kəˈmjunəti sprɛd/
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the outbreak of a contagious illness among the people of a particular region where the source of the infection is not easily traceable
- Health officials are concerned about community spread, as many new cases have no known source of infection.
- To prevent community spread, it is essential to follow social distancing guidelines and wear masks in public.
- The rapid community spread of the virus has overwhelmed local hospitals and healthcare facilities.
- Understanding the patterns of community spread can help authorities implement more effective containment measures.
- Community spread of the disease indicates that the virus is widely circulating within the population, making containment more challenging.
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