The term "Quarantine" originates back to 14th century Europe. During this period, extreme measures were taken to try and control the Black Death. One measure the Mediterranean seaport of Ragusa instituted was the "Trentino".
First instituted in 1377, "Trentino" was a period of thirty days of isolation for inbound ships and people. Over the next 80 years, the original thirty days was increased to forty days, "quarantino"
The term "Quarantine" originates back to 14th century Europe. During this period, extreme measures were taken to try and control the Black Death. One measure the Mediterranean seaport of Ragusa instituted was the "Trentino".
First instituted in 1377, "Trentino" was a period of thirty days of isolation for inbound ships and people.
Over the next 80 years, the original thirty days was increased to forty days, "quarantino". Historians have various hypotheses for why the number of days in isolation increased, ranging from biblical verses to ancient Greek practices, but no one really knows why.
Over time, the word "Quarantino" has transformed into the word "Quarantine" and is still in practice today, though the number of days in isolation can vary greatly.
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