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== How does it work? ==
== How does it work? ==
The virus that causes COVID-19 is currently spreading easily from person-to-person.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is currently spreading easily from person-to-person.
== How effective is it? ==


== 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.

How effective is it?[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

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