isolate
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But equipment to isolate and treat those infected by Ebola, which is transmitted through close contact, only began arriving in Rwampara on Monday, several days after the outbreak was declared.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The WHO has urged Congo and Uganda to isolate confirmed cases and the people they came in contact with.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
The Canadians were initially required to isolate for 21 days but Dr Henry said that timeline could now be adjusted.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Many cruise lines require travelers to isolate in their cabins if they have an infectious disease—sometimes even after they recover, if the cruise is still going.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
This time, since there had been no human casualties during the first outbreak, the Army, the C.D.C., and Hazleton jointly decided to isolate the monkeys—leave them alone and let the virus bum.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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