contagious

Example Sentences

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It’s caused by a virus in the same family as smallpox, though it’s less contagious and less dangerous.

From Barron's

But its endless expanses have been swept by panic since an outbreak of highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease, which was declared a national disaster in February.

From Barron's

Some seafood products sold to California businesses were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with the highly contagious norovirus, according to the FDA.

From Los Angeles Times

Some seafood products sold to California businesses were recalled this week over concerns they may be contaminated with the highly contagious norovirus, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, the highly contagious disease has been reported at schools, airports and Disneyland.

From Los Angeles Times