Definition of Social Distancing
What does the term "social distancing" mean? What is meant by social distancing?
In the absence of a vaccine, "social distancing" is seen as being the best way to halt or slow down the person-to-person transmission of an infectious disease.

Social distancing involves reducing the proximity you are to other people, via the following methods:
1. Staying home.
2. Avoiding large gatherings.
3. Avoiding restaurants/bars.
4. Avoiding non-essential travel.
5. Opting out of social visits.
6. Maintaining a minimum distance (usually 6 feet) from others.
7. Avoiding contact with people who are noticeably ill.
By doing these things, a person can greatly, greatly reduce the chance that they pick up a virus. Viruses live by spreading to others, so by halting the transmission of a virus via social distancing, a virus can eventually be defeated.
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