What is Social Distancing?

Social distancing is a public health intervention in which people are discouraged from convening in groups and encouraged to keep physical distance from others in order to slow the spread of illness.

Unavoidable in-person meetings should be short, in a large meeting room where people can sit at least three feet from each other; avoid shaking hands.

Limit recreational or other activities such as classes and meetings etc. where close contact to others is likely.

Avoid in-person meetings. Use online conferencing, email or the phone when possible, even when people are in the same building.

Eliminate unnecessary travel and cancel or postpone nonessential meetings, gatherings, workshops and training sessions.