Place lobsters in the pot (head first), cover tightly, return to a boil as quickly as possible and start counting the time. Steam a lobster for 8 minutes per pound, for the first pound. Add 3 minutes per pound for each additional pound thereafter. See chart below for approximate cooking times. Regulate the heat if the froth starts to bubble over.
epidemic definition. A contagious disease that spreads rapidly and widely among the population in an area. Immunization and quarantine are two of the methods used to control an epidemic.
WHO/Chris Black. A disease outbreak is the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a defined community, geographical area or season.An outbreak may occur in a restricted geographical area, or may extend over several countries. It may last for a few days or weeks, or for several years.HO/Chris Black. A disease outbreak is the occurrence of cases of disease in excess of what would normally be expected in a defined community, geographical area or season.