2. What is Social Distancing
?
Social distancing, also
called “physical distancing,”
means keeping a safe
space between yourself
and other people who are
not from your household.
To practice social or
physical distancing, stay at
least 6 feet (about 2 arms’
length) from other people
who are not from your
household in both indoor
and outdoor spaces.
3. As the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to spread, it is
important to follow recommendations of federal, state, and local
governments to protect all of us from getting sick. Scientists are
working to understand this new syndrome.
The CDC recommends wearing a cloth face covering over your
mouth and nose and staying at least 6 feet away from others. If
you expect to attend a gathering, wear a face covering and stay at
least 6 feet away from others, as well.
4. Why Social Distance?
The coronavirus that causes
COVID-19 can spread across
a distance of about 6 feet.
About 40% – 50% of those
infected with COVID-19 may
not have any symptoms. They
may have no idea they are
infected – yet they can pass
the virus on to others.
Through social distancing –
staying 6 feet away from one
another – we can decrease
the chance that someone else
can infect you, or vice versa.
5. Changing How to Conduct
Business
Social distancing is a
significant part of doing
business
differently.
Instead of meeting close
together in work areas
and conference halls or
classrooms, we now need
to keep more space – at
least six feet – between
ourselves and our
customers, guests and co-
workers (about 2 arms’
lengths).
6. How to Practice Social
Distancing ?
Social Distancing include canceling large social
gatherings, such as sports events and concerts,
as well as closing schools, bars and restaurants,
and having people work from home instead of an
office. But it also means limiting any interaction
with anyone beyond your immediate family, with
whom you live.
Any time you go out and are around other
people, you’re exponentially increasing the
contact you have with the world and the
possibility of transmitting the virus
7. Why Social Distancing is
Important ?
Social Distancing in indoor and
outdoor spaces is an essential
way to slow down the spread of
COVID-19. And it's important to
keep following
physical distancing
recommendations in your
community, whether you're in
one of the high-risk groups or
not.
With limited child care options
and people working from home,
it may be tempting to let kids
gather together. But
physical distancing only works if
we all participate. And slowing
down or preventing the spread of
the virus will save lives.
