Quarantines

"Quarantines" is an expression frequently used in the grants of indulgences, and signifies a strict ecclesiastical penance of forty days, performed according to the practice of the early Church.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913

Quarantines and strict enforcement of medical screening can protect pilgrims and that might be enough.

Global Voices in English » Saudi Arabia: Will Swine Flu Threaten Hajj? 2009

Quarantines were put into effect in some neighborhoods but not others.

The Panic Virus Seth Mnookin 2011

Quarantines were put into effect in some neighborhoods but not others.

The Panic Virus Seth Mnookin 2011

Quarantines were put into effect in some neighborhoods but not others.

The Panic Virus Seth Mnookin 2011

Quarantines have been used to contain disease for millennia.

The Plan To Quarantine Infected Computers Bruce Schneier 2010

Quarantines have been used to contain disease for millennia.

The Plan To Quarantine Infected Computers Bruce Schneier 2010

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OpEdNews - Quicklink: DHS Sets Guidelines For Possible Swine Flu Quarantines 2009

Quarantines and trade barriers, whatever their reason, remind us of the importance of fostering domestic and regional suppliers.

Jane S. Smith: Take Off That Mask and Smell the Rhubarb 2009

Suggestions for the Prevention and Mitigation of Epidemic and Pestilential Diseases, Comprehending the Abolition of Quarantines and Lazarettos: With some opportune remarks upon the danger of pestilence from scarcity ... by Charles.

OpEdNews - Quicklink: Warning: Secret Letter Warns of Swine Flu Vaccine Nerve Disease Danger 2009