under quarantine
Example Sentences
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Thirteen passengers have fallen ill with the deadly rodent-borne virus after an outbreak on a cruise ship, and others are under quarantine.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
State regulators placed the farm under quarantine, suspending any new distribution of its raw milk, cream, kefir, butter and cheese products produced on or after November 27.
From Salon • Dec. 5, 2024
There are six other horses in the Taylor barn who are under quarantine but have not tested positive for the virus and will be monitored.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024
The idea of isolation and quarantine if you are infected is not new but section 138 has been described by critics as "forced detainment under quarantine".
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024
Much of the medical staff was now under quarantine inside the hospital, but the soldiers made sure that the quarantine was enforced.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
