health code
A 'health code' typically refers to regulations ensuring public health and safety, or a system used to track health risks, especially noted during the COVID-19 pandemic in China.
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Definition
B2Public Health
(formal, regulatory)A set of regulations and standards established by authorities to ensure public health and safety, covering areas like sanitation, food handling, and building maintenance.
Example
- The restaurant was shut down for violating the local health code.
B2Pandemic Management
(informal, technical)A mobile application generating a QR code to indicate an individual's risk level based on their health data, used to manage the spread of infectious diseases.
Example
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities in China required residents to show their health code before entering public spaces.