What Exactly Is “Social Distancing”?

It's a term we hear more and more: "social distancing". But what does this really mean? Is this the politically correct way of saying "hey get away from me with your germs"? Can't we just say "back off" or will that hurt people's feelings? So now it's "please practice social distancing". Seems awkward, but ok.

"Social Distancing is the practice of reducing close contact between people to slow the spread of infections or diseases"

Here are some categories of "Social Distancing" according to a recent Jersey Shore Online post .....

Things to avoid:

• Group Gatherings
• Sleep Overs
• Playdates
• Concerts
• Theatre Outings
• Athletic Events
• Crowded Retail Stores
• Malls
• Workouts in Gyms
• Visitors in your House
• Non-essential workers in your house
• Mass Transit Systems

Use Caution

• Visit a local restaurant
• Visit grocery store
• Get take out
• Pick Up medications
• Play Tennis in a park
• Visiting the library
• Church services
• Traveling

Safe to Do

• Take a walk
• Go for a hike
• Yard work
• Play in your yard
• Clean out a closet
• Read a good book
• Listen to 92.7 WOBM
• Cook
• Family Game Night
• Go for a drive
• Group video chats
• Stream a favorite show
• Check on a friend
• Check on elderly neighbor