Because COVID-19 spreads from person to person, reducing the ways people come in close contact with each other is highly important. Social distancing means staying home as much as possible and avoiding crowded and public places where close contact with others is likely to occur. This is why stay at home orders are in place in so many communities, canceling events and gatherings groups of people and closing shops, restaurants and bars. It’s also why many schools have moved to online learning.
Social distancing is an essential way to slow down the spread of COVID-19. And it’s important that you follow the social distancing recommendations in your community, whether you’re in one of the high-risk groups or not.
