Social Distancing

Social distancing is an infection control strategy that includes methods of reducing the frequency and closeness of contact between people to limit the spread of infectious diseases. Generally, social distancing refers to the avoidance of gatherings with many people.

Examples of Social Distancing methods:

  • Closing schools
  • Keeping kids and teens at home
  • Telecommuting
  • Rotating work shifts to off hours
  • Closing public events such as conventions, sport games and fairs.
  • Closing public areas like malls and movie theatres

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