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What is social distancing, and how is it related to covid-19?
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6ft between people: Social distancing, which is also called physical distancing, means keeping space between yourself & other people when you are outside of your home. To practice social distancing you should stay at least 6 feet from other people, don’t gather in groups & stay out of crowded places & avoid mass gatherings. This is being suggested & sometimes enforced to help prevent Covid-19. I wish you well!
Answered 5/12/2020
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Agree w Dr. Mandel: Social distancing means staying at least 6 feet from others (droplets can however be expelled a further distance through sneezing or vigorous coughing) and avoided compact, crowded situations - especially when outdoors. Social distancing is needed to avoid spreading COVID 19.
Answered 5/12/2020
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