Part 1: Main Provisions Section 1: Meaning of "coronavirus" and related terminology
This section defines "coronavirus" and "coronavirus disease" which are terms used throughout the Act. It also explains that references to infection or contamination in the Act are references to infection or contamination with COVID-19. However, references to persons infected by COVID-19 do not (unless a contrary intention appears) include any person who has been infected but is clear of COVID-19 (unless the person is re-infected).
	The territorial extent and application of this section is England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.