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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
One of the most effective ways of limiting the spread of an infectious disease, for instance, Covid-19, is to practice Social Distancing. This is not a new concept, as most societies have been aware of the value of keeping away from people who are suffering from an infection for many generations. | |||
== | == What does Social Distancing Involve? == | ||
The term means staying away from close contact with other people. | |||
== | It has been suggested that maintaining a distance of 2 metres from another individual results in a marked reduction in transmission of most flu virus strains, including COVID-19. | ||
In practice, this means that avoiding close proximity to other people will aid in slowing the spread of infectious diseases. | |||
== How does it work? == | |||
The virus that causes COVID-19 is currently spreading easily from person-to-person. | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
One of the most effective ways of limiting the spread of an infectious disease, for instance, Covid-19, is to practice Social Distancing. This is not a new concept, as most societies have been aware of the value of keeping away from people who are suffering from an infection for many generations.
What does Social Distancing Involve?[edit | edit source]
The term means staying away from close contact with other people.
It has been suggested that maintaining a distance of 2 metres from another individual results in a marked reduction in transmission of most flu virus strains, including COVID-19.
In practice, this means that avoiding close proximity to other people will aid in slowing the spread of infectious diseases.
How does it work?[edit | edit source]
The virus that causes COVID-19 is currently spreading easily from person-to-person.
Resources[edit | edit source]
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