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Isolation

Date of Publication:

3/28/2019

Definition:

The separation of an individual or group infected or reasonably believed to be infected with a communicable disease from those who are healthy in such a place and manner to prevent the spread of the communicable disease.

Source of Definition:

Public Health Emergency Management within the Department of Defense

Related Glossary Terms:

Isolation

Last Updated: January 19, 2023
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