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Quarantine of Contagious Diseases 1. Biblical texts Leviticus 13:45–46A person with a contagious disease had to remain separated from the community; their dwelling was outside the camp. Leviticus 13:4–5The suspected individual was isolated for seven days, then re-examined. Leviticus 13:6If the disease did not progress, the person was declared clean and reintegrated. Leviticus 14:8After healing,…