under quarantine

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The sleepy town of Hawkins is under quarantine as the show’s heroes search for a way to find and vanquish the baddie Vecna.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

In California, a farm is under quarantine for 60 days after initial virus detection.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2025

The sanctuary is under quarantine and is closed to the public to prevent the spread of the virus, the statement said.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

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

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