Social distancing means reducing close contact between people to stop or slow the spread of a disease. Including:
Closing schools and businesses
Postponing large events and gatherings
Limiting errands
Postponing play-dates, sleep-overs and parties
Staying home
Why is Social Distancing Important?
It does not eliminate the virus but makes it easier to control. Social distancing reduces the number of infections and spreads them out over a longer period of time. Resulting in:
- Fewer infections & fewer deaths
- Protecting the healthcare system & the ability to treat the virus
The graph illustrates how protective measures like social distancing, washing hands, and cleaning surfaces works to protect the community & healthcare system.