Social distancing

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Social Distancing

Social distancing (/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈdɪstənsɪŋ/), also known as physical distancing, is a set of non-pharmaceutical interventions or measures intended to prevent the spread of a contagious disease by maintaining a physical distance between people and reducing the number of times people come into close contact with each other.

Etymology

The term "social distancing" originated in the early 21st century, during the SARS epidemic. It was further popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Definition

Social distancing involves keeping a safe space between oneself and other people who are not from your household. To practice social or physical distancing, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other people who are not from your household in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Related Terms

  • Quarantine: A restriction on the movement of people, which is intended to prevent the spread of disease.
  • Isolation: The separation of people who are infected with a contagious disease from those who are not infected.
  • Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.
  • Epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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