What is physical distancing (social distancing)
Physical distancing means limiting the number of people you come into close contact with and distancing from each other to reduce the opportunity for the virus to spread from person to person.
We all need to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. It's vital we all follow guidelines:
DO stay home unless essential to do otherwise
DO connect with others, only virtually
DO keep two metres distance from others when out
DO go for a walk
DO postpone or cancel even small gatherings
DO keep kids away from any group settings, even playdates
DO stay away from long-term care or other care settings
DON'T put yourself or others at risk!
Why is physical distancing important
When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the novel coronavirus, if the person coughing has the disease (COVID-19) (WHO, 2019). COVID-19 can also be spread via direct contact with surfaces that are potentially contaminated with the virus. Practising physical distancing slows the spread! A reminder that physical distancing applies to everyone. Let's all do our part to protect our health care system and vulnerable populations. Stay healthy. Stop the spread. Flatten the curve.
How to practise physical distancing
Avoid crowded spaces and stay two metres apart from others when you will be in public areas.
Avoid shopping at peak hours.
Keep up-to-date with current closures.
Avoid physical contact with others (for example, no handshakes).
Ask your employer about options to work from home, if possible. If you have meetings planned, conduct them virtually instead of in person.
When spending time outside, maintain a two-metre (6 feet) of distance from each other.
Physical (social) distancing
Together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19 by making a conscious effort to keep a physical distance between each other. Physical (social) distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness during an outbreak.
This means making changes in your everyday routines to minimize close contact with others, including:
avoiding crowded places and non-essential gatherings
avoiding common greetings, such as handshakes
limiting contact with people at higher risk like older adults and those in poor health
keeping a distance of at least 2 arms-length (approximately 2 metres) from others
SOURCE: Public Health Sudbury & Districts
https://www.phsd.ca/health-topics-programs/diseases-infections/coronavirus/social-distancing-covid-19
The Government of Canada
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