Meaning of Contagion

(Noun) the communication of disease from one person or organism to another by close contact

Examples of Contagion in a Sentence

The doctors say, the danger of contagion is very small.

Through personal hygiene the spread of common contagions is discouraged.

All schools across the country are closing in order to prevent the transmission of the contagion.

Many people are missing work because of the influenza contagion.

Wasting a face mask is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the fatal contagion.