Social Distancing

Prevention

While practicing proper hygiene methods is essential to prevent coronavirus from spreading, social distancing will have the most impactful outcomes.

Social distancing means distancing yourself from others in order to reduce the spread of pathogens throughout the community. Public health officials recommend this methods because it is the most effective precaution.

To practice social distancing an individual should:


 * Avoid gathering in groups
 * Stay at home and work from home if it is possible
 * Limit contact with high-risk individuals (immunocompromised, elderly individuals)
 * If you plan to leave home, it is important to maintain a distance of at least 2-6 metres from others
 * You may go outside to exercise, it is important to maintain distance from others
 * If you are experiencing symptoms, public health officials do not recommend going outside