Understanding Social Distancing and it's Benefits

First thing we must know what is social distancing? So, social distancing is a way or you can say a method to prevent contact between individuals. It’s an effective way to reduce the spreading of the virus. Maintaining a distance of 2 meters from other people results in reduction in the spread of most viruses.

Let’s talk about its benefits and answer the question why should one perform social distancing?

Coronavirus is spreading easily through person to person. When a healthy person comes in contact with the infected one through the exposer to respiratory droplets from coughs, sneezes of the infected person. Keep in mind that the virus is host-specific which means it requires a suitable host to replicate, and it stays in the inactive crystalline state. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that "COVID-19 is transmitted via droplets and fomites during close unprotected contact between an infector and infectee"

So practicing social distancing the one way we can avoid contact from other individuals hence reducing the spread of the virus. 

So how to practice Social Distancing?

 Cancellation of events that contain mass gatherings like conferences, sports, parties, weddings, etc. 

     Avoiding face to face contact with other individuals and covering your face with a mask.

     Avoid using public transport.

     Stay away from crowded places.

     Maintain a distance of at least 2 meters when having a conversation with other individuals.
     Using online payment methods.
     Personal hygiene.