What is Social Distancing?

Social distancing is nothing new. Health officials and physicians have long urged its practice to slow the spread of highly contagious diseases such as COVID-19. By reducing close contact of people who are not regularly together, social distancing can delay transmission of the disease and reduce infection, illness, and death. The most crucial defense is to cancel events and/or activities whenever possible, to minimize the number of participants at events that cannot be canceled, and to put space between individuals in public (Six feet is the distance advised.)

AVOID

• Gatherings & meetings • Mall Shopping • Gyms • Mass Transit • Athletic Events • Concerts, Theaters • Playdates • Sleepovers • Movies • In-person meetings

USE CAUTION

• Going to restaurants • Grocery shopping • Going to church services • Going to work • Traveling • Visiting libraries • Visiting pharmacies • Getting take-out

STAY SAFE BY

• Taking a walk or hike • Going for a drive • Reading • Bringing your lunch to work • Cleaning the house • Keeping in touch via video chats • Listening to music or podcasts • Taking a virtual tour*

* See page 11 for virtual tour ideas.

We’ll be thankful that we’re over reacting. ~ Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director National Institute of Allergies & Infectious Diseases