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History of quarantine
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January 10, 2012
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Language:English
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Description:The practice of quarantine, as we know it, began during the 14th century in an effort to protect coastal cities from plague epidemics. Ships arriving in Venice from infected ports were required to sit at anchor for 40 days before landing. This practice, called quarantine, was derived from the Italian words quaranta giorni which mean 40 days.
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Content Notes:The Middle Ages -- Early American Quarantine -- Late 19th Century -- Quarantine Now.
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