lähikontaktista
Lähikontakti refers to close contact. In a public health context, it typically means being in close proximity to an infected individual for a significant period of time. The exact definition can vary depending on the specific disease and the guidance of health authorities. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, lähikontakti was often defined as being within two meters of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.
The concept of lähikontakti is crucial for understanding disease transmission and implementing effective control measures. Identifying