WhileCOVID-19 Spread all over the world Including the last continent that was penetrated by this virus like Antarctica. “Lockdown” (Lockdown) It is used and spoken widely around the world as well. And each uses this word in a different context.
The wordLock down It became known around the world on Jan. 23, when the Chinese government shut down the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, the source of the epidemic.COVID-19
At that time, the Chinese government ordered to shut down the city. Insiders are prohibited from leaving, outsiders are prohibited from entering. All public transport was cut off, companies, shops and places not related to daily life were shut down. Pharmacies and pharmacies can be opened, but they close earlier.
Our lockdowns are not equal.
Many governments now have different lockdown guidelines. Depending on the severity of the situation Measures range from travel restrictions, airport closures, border closures
As for the control of people in the country, it consists of keeping people in their homes. Turn off all services except essentials (restaurants, pharmacies, banks). Do not hold large gatherings. Keep a distance of interaction with other people.
Many countries including Thailand Different use of the English language transliteration lockdown. But in the West and the East the same words are used differently.
Sergio Afonso, linguistics expert at translation company “Absolute Translations”, comments: In east asia The word lockdown often means “Strict measures Cut off the way to contact with the outside world “
At the same time, in Europe, the word lockdown may refer to “The feeling of imprisonment and the separation of oneself from society”
Lockdown Samut Sakhon
In the case of Samut Sakhon Province Which is the cause of the outbreak ofCOVID-19 New wave in Thailand Not a lockdown or an entire province closed. But called as “Lock down at risk areas” by the governor by virtue of the Emergency Decree There is a strict ban on entering and exiting the area in the Kung Central Market – Srimuang Dormitory. Which found a large group of outbreaks
In addition, the Governor ordered the temporary closure of other venues until January 3, 2021, such as stadiums, boxing stadiums, all types of educational establishments. Department stores, etc., and limit the opening-closing time of convenience stores and fresh markets, foreigners are strictly prohibited from entering or entering the province.
While Thai people in the area can go to any area they want But to inform the relevant officials, provide name and destination names At the same time, checkpoints were set up around the province. Strictly inspect persons entering and exiting Samut Sakhon
So the caseSamut Sakhon Including Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram and some districts in Chiang Mai and Suphanburi that issued similar measures. Using the word lockdown is not wrong with the meaning. But have to clarify which part of the lockdown Any area And how does it affect people in the area
In EnglishLockdown Cited as “Word of the Year 2020” by the Collins Dictionary after finding a 6,000% increase in usage.
For the meaning of the English dictionary. Lock down means “Setting strict restrictions on travel Social interaction And access to public areas “
Afonso said that although the word could add new meanings in 2020, such as staying at home to protect others. (From a viral infection), but the history of this term is already quite murky.
“In the 1970s, the word lockdown was used to describe a prolonged period of detention of inmates in psychiatric hospitals or prisons.”
Lockdowns are also used to describe when buildings or areas are shut down for security purposes, such as when attacks and security crackdowns happened once in Kashmir. Which blocks internet signals and restricts the travel of citizens in the area Until it was defined as a lockdown
In summary Lock downThere is no exact definition, it depends on the policies of each country or area.
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