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The Importance of Social Distancing
The Importance of Social Distancing
Social distancing is the practice of intentional reducing close contact between people to slow the spread of infections or diseases. Social distancing measures include limiting large groups of people from coming together, closing buildings, and cancelling events.
"...The only strategies that can get us off this concerning trajectory are those that enable us to work together as a community to maintain public health by staying apart. "
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
We need to push our local, state, and national leaders to close ALL schools and public spaces and cancel all events and public gatherings now.
No kid playdates, parties, sleepovers, or families/friends visiting each other’s houses and apartments.
Take care of yourself and your family, but maintain social distance.
Reduce the frequency of going to stores, restaurants, and coffee shops for the time being.
If you are sick, isolate yourself, stay home, and contact a medical professional.
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