COVID Cross-word

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Across
  1. 2. A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease, above what is typically expected in a limited geographic area. Also a 1990s movie starring a new world monkey from Zaire… Somehow.
  2. 8. The period between when a person is infected by a virus and when he or she notices symptoms of the disease.
  3. 9. This type of vaccine gives your cells instructions for how to make the S protein found on the surface of the COVID-19 virus.
  4. 11. The avoidance of close contact with other people during the outbreak of a contagious disease to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection. It has 6 feet but is not an insect.
  5. 14. A family of viruses, seven of which are known to infect people. They get their name from the crown-like spikes.
  6. 16. Federal uniformed service of public health professionals who serve in various agencies and communities.
  7. 17. Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by an employee for protection against infectious materials.
  8. 18. Any agent that causes disease. This includes viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
  9. 20. Separating and restricting the movements of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
  10. 23. Keeping people with confirmed cases of a contagious disease separated from people who are not sick.
  11. 24. The branch of medicine that deals with the study of the causes, distribution, and control of disease in populations.
  12. 25. A sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease, in several countries or continents. The CDC recognized six stages of this.
Down
  1. 1. Describes a disease that can be transferred from (non-human) animals to humans.
  2. 3. Submicroscopic agents that infect living organisms. Can also be found by clicking sketchy links.
  3. 4. An individual who is highly contagious and capable of transmitting a communicable disease to an unusually large number of uninfected individuals. Despite name, does not wear a cape.
  4. 5. Face covering that offers protection against viral spread, also a favorite Halloween prop.
  5. 6. National public health agency of the United States Federal Government.
  6. 7. Common name for a Rhinovirus. Also describes Alaska in January.
  7. 10. Specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. Did not write “Pinball Wizard”.
  8. 12. Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  9. 13. Though it looks like a surgical mask, this equipment is actually a respirator.
  10. 15. Respiratory syncytial virus causing mild or cold-like symptoms.
  11. 19. Often containing a preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen, this triggers the immune system to help it build immunity to a disease.
  12. 21. A type of test designed for rapid diagnosis of active COVID infection.
  13. 22. The disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2.