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Section 1: Meaning of "coronavirus" and related terminology

Coronavirus Act 2020 · 2020 c. 7View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Main provisions

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).

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

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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