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disinfection

[dis-in-fek-shuhn] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /




NOUN
sanitation
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In response, cruise staff increased cleaning and disinfection procedures, isolated ill passengers and crew members, and consulted with the CDC on sanitation procedures and reporting cases, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026

During the Covid pandemic, Putin imposed elaborate quarantine protocols, including disinfection tunnels and lengthy isolation requirements for visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

The WHO says passengers are being asked to isolate in their cabins while disinfection and other measures are being taken.

From Barron's ● May 5, 2026

She said disinfection was taking place on the ship and those with symptoms or caring for patients were wearing full personal protective equipment.

From BBC ● May 5, 2026

A detailed description of the disinfection in diphtheria is given in the chapter on Infectious Diseases in Schools.

From Essays In Pastoral Medicine by Austin ?Malley




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