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quarantine –n. a situation in which a person or people are kept away from others to prevent the spread of disease

appropriate –adj. right, correct for the situation

(surgical) mask –n. a mask used by doctors during operations to prevent infecting patients

sanitizing –adj. to make something free from dirt or agents of disease

disinfectant –n. a chemical used to kill harmful germs and bacteria

hygiene –n. things that people do to keep themselves clean and in good health

breakneck - adj. very fast

income - n. money that is earned from work, investments, business, etc.

pneumonia - n. a serious disease that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe