Social distancing: What is social distancing

What is social distancing ? -- Why practice social distancing ? -- Tips for Social Distancing . Social distancing measures (SDMs) are interventions applied to individuals in the community that aim to reduce transmission by reducing person-to-person contacts or the chance of transmission when contact occurs, regardless of their infection or exposure status. Social Distancing During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic brought the practice of social distancing into the mainstream lexicon. However, the implementation and impact of distancing measures revealed deep social cleavages and raised critical questions about equity and justice. Social distancing is one of the main non-pharmaceutical interventions used in the control of the COVID-19 pandemic. This scoping review aims to synthesise research findings on the effectiveness of different types and levels of social distancing ...