Across
- 4. The spread of the virus within a community, where the source of infection is unknown or cannot be traced to a specific individual.
- 5. A period of isolation to prevent the spread of a contagious disease, especially in individuals who have been exposed to the virus but are not yet symptomatic.
- 8. The ability of a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection or reduce the severity of illness in vaccinated individuals usually expressed as a percentage.
- 9. An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
- 10. The process of identifying and monitoring individuals who may have been exposed to an infectious disease, such as COVID-19, and notifying them to prevent further spread.
Down
- 1. Refers to individuals who show symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
- 2. A rapid diagnostic test that detects the presence of viral proteins from the SARS-CoV-2 virus in respiratory specimens.
- 3. Refers to being within a certain distance (usually 6 feet or less) of an infected individual for a prolonged period, increasing the risk of transmission.
- 6. Refers to individuals who are infected with the virus but do not show symptoms of the disease.
- 7. Separating individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 from others to prevent the spread of the virus.