Question : Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The World Health Organization has finally issued guidelines to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic.
Option 1: A large number of people or animals suffering from the same disease at the same time
Option 2: An infection which is caused by viruses
Option 3: An infection that spreads slowly
Option 4: A disease which lasts for more than fifty years
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Correct Answer: A large number of people or animals suffering from the same disease at the same time
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In this context, an epidemic refers to the widespread occurrence of a disease in a particular community or population.
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