News
– a strong opinion about an issue; an unwillingness to consider other opinions
Bias
An epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents
Pandemic
When a patient is a carrier of an illness but does not show symptoms
Asymptomatic
causing a noisy, violent public disturbance
Riot
entering another person’s area; hurting people/damaging property through force
Tresspassing
– the attention given to a news story by a media outlet
Coverage
One person who, for unknown reasons, can infect an unusually large number of people.
Super- Spreader
A class of drugs used to treat viral infections—not bacterial ones (which are treated with antibiotics).
Anti-viral Medication
•behaving illegally and dishonestly; especially those in power
Corruption
illegally copying documents, money, etc. to cheat people
Forgery
•to change the truth and try to influence people to agree with your opinion
Manipulate
this PPE is worn on providers’ faces, forming a tight seal around the nose and mouth.
N95 respirator
This is a decree, usually from a government official, for people to stay in their homes with exceptions that include going out for essential needs, such as groceries, as well as outdoor activities like walking and biking in public spaces.
Shelter in Place order
•giving money or granting favors to influence another person’s decisions or behavior briber*
Bribery
taking someone away by force, demanding money for their safe return
Abduction
a person who reports, especially one employed to report news or conduct interviews for newspapers or broadcasts.
Reporter
Circulation of a disease among people in a certain area with no clear explanation of how they were infected
Community Spread
Medical staff will take a “swab test” (usually done through the nose) to collect cells to test for COVID-19.
Drive thru Testing
setting fire to a building, cars or property on purpose arsonist
Arson
destroying private or public property purposely vandal
Vandalism
•newspapers and magazines that focus on celebrity news and exciting stories
Tabloids
The rate that people are dying
Mortality rate
Basically a voluntary agreement, this means you are to remain at home and not go to work or school
Self Isolation
Murder for political reasons
Assasination
•trading something illegal like drugs, people, etc.
Trafficking