Public Health Measures

verb to remove lice from (a person, animal, or place)

• The medical staff had to delouse all the refugees before allowing them into the shelter.
• I heard they had to delouse the entire school after a lice outbreak.
• I can't believe I have to delouse my hair again, this is so annoying.
• After a long day at work, I like to delouse my mind by taking a hot bath and relaxing.

noun a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed

verb to impose isolation on (a person, animal, place, etc.) in order to prevent the spread of infectious disease

• During the pandemic, individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 were required to undergo a mandatory quarantine.
• I heard that Sarah had to go into quarantine after traveling to a high-risk area.
• My sister got put on quarantine for two weeks because she was exposed to someone with the virus.
• After a long day of socializing, I like to quarantine myself in my room to recharge.

noun the quality of being strict, precise, or exacting

• The government implemented new measures to increase the stringency of the regulations.
• They really tightened up the rules, adding more stringency to the system.
• The new policies have cranked up the stringency, making it harder for businesses to operate.
• The stringency of her standards was like a steel trap, catching any mistakes with precision.

noun a practice of maintaining a certain physical distance from others in order to prevent the spread of disease

• It is important to maintain social distance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Make sure to keep your social distance when you're out in public.
• Don't forget to practice social distancing when you're around others.
• Sometimes it's necessary to create social distance in order to protect your own well-being.

adjective relating to the health of plants, especially in regards to preventing the spread of diseases or pests

• The phytosanitary measures are in place to prevent the spread of pests and diseases in agricultural products.
• Farmers need to make sure they follow phytosanitary rules to keep their crops healthy.
• Don't forget to check the phytosanitary requirements before shipping your produce.
• Just like how we take care of our health, phytosanitary practices help maintain the well-being of plants.

noun a process of removing or killing insects from a place or object

• Disinsection is the process of killing or removing insects from an area, especially on airplanes.
• They had to do disinsection on the plane before we could take off.
• I hate it when they do disinsection, it smells so bad.
• In a way, disinsection is like getting rid of all the pests in your life to start fresh.