basement – n. the area underneath a house

pneumonia – n. an illness caused by inflammation of the lungs

pandemic – n. a contagious disease that travels to many countries

escalation – n. the act of increasing, getting better or worse

contact tracing - n. a public health measure that follows the many contacts of a single sick person

mum – adj. quiet, to refuse to speak

contagion – n. a disease that spreads

quarantine – v. the act of isolating someone with a contagious disease

corridor – n. a hallway, or pathway