physical distancing
Keeping bodies apart
Physical distancing is deliberately maintaining space between yourself and others to reduce disease transmission—typically six feet or two meters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The term emerged as health officials' preferred alternative to "social distancing," emphasizing that people should stay physically apart while remaining socially connected: We're physical distancing but still having video calls with family.
- six feet apartMandated interpersonal gap
- barriersThings blocking access
- hand hygieneCleaning one's palms
- lonelinessState of lacking companions
- spaceUnoccupied area or interval
social isolation · quarantine · flatten the curve · anxiety · ventilation systems · virtual communication · emotional well-being · signage · outdoor spaces · crowd control · teleworking · social norms · seating arrangements · contact tracing · infection prevention · line · stay home · workspace design
physical distancingclose contact
physical contact · touching · proximity · embracing · hugging
physical distancingmingling
Casual social interaction
face-to-face interaction · mass gathering · socializing · social gathering · congregation
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