Noun
community spread (plural not attested)
(epidemiology) The transmission of an illness through unknown untraced members of the greater community, indicative of a reservoir of anonymous infected individuals.
Community spread of coronavirus: In a situation of community transmission, it is theoretically possible for every person regardless of where they are from or whether they have been in contact, to spread the infection. Source: Internet
Community spread is the biggest indicator of student infection rates, according to Ellen Nitz, the director of nursing services for the Charleston County School District. Source: Internet
Community spread of COVID-19 in YK Delta communities is not unexpected given the recent spike in travel-related cases. Source: Internet
“Community spread occurs when individuals have been infected with the virus and public health cannot specifically identify the source of the infection or determine how or where they became infected.” Source: Internet
Community spread of COVID-19 is occurring across all nine counties; currently Red Willow County is having the highest rate of community spread in the health district. Source: Internet
Community spread still needs to decrease, officials say By Sam Catanzaro Los Angeles County's head of public health noted at. Source: Internet