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1Meaning of “coronavirus” and related terminologyU.K.

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(1)In this Act—

  • coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);

  • coronavirus disease” means COVID-19 (the official designation of the disease which can be caused by coronavirus).

(2)A reference in this Act to infection or contamination, however expressed, is a reference to infection or contamination with coronavirus.

(3)But a reference in this Act to persons infected by coronavirus, however expressed, does not (unless a contrary intention appears) include persons who have been infected but are clear of coronavirus (unless re-infected).

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