Social distancing(also called physical distancing) means the practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from people. It is considered to avoid direct contact between people to slow down the spread of a highly contagious disease like COVID-19.
The concept of social distancing is clearer now with the spread of Corona Virus pandemic. Social distancing means physical distance from other person while you are outside of you home so that spreading of the pandemic can be controlled.
Social Distancing Signs
In Corona-virus pandemic, everyone should know the precautions and signs of social distancing. To understand social distancing signs,we should understand and follow these things:
- Wash your hands with soap.
- Keep social distance of 6 ft or more during conversation, jogging or meeting.
- Use hand sanitizers again and again to kill the germs.
- Avoid unnecessary travelling and shopping.
- Stay at your home for your and family safety.
- Avoid hugging, shaking hands and sitting close with people.
- Cover your mouth with tissue while coughing.
- Do not touch your mouth, eyes and nose again and again.
- Use masks and gloves while you are outside your home.
Why Social Distancing is Important?
As there is no hundred percent verified medication and treatment yet to eradicate COVID-19, so social distancing is the necessary tool that can slow down the spread of the virus. It can save your body, family, friends and your relatives from Corona-virus disease. It keeps you away from sick people. At the end, we should spread the awareness about social distancing among the people.