What does it mean when people say practice social distancing?

Right now, it means:

• Keep at least 6-feet between you and others. For many adults, that is approximately their arm span.
• Avoid shaking hands or hugging as a social greeting.
• Consider avoiding social gatherings/community events where you cannot maintain a 6-foot space between you and others.
• It is nearly impossible in large group settings to maintain recommended social distancing. As a result, Quad City organizations are encouraged to postpone social gathering/community events of 10 people more.
• Consider shopping at non-peak hours and take advantage of delivery or pick-up services with retailers.
• When going out to eat, consider going at a time when the restaurant won’t be as busy, or use carry-out and take your food home.
• Follow the visitor guidance of hospitals and nursing homes/assisted living centers.
• If you have traveled to an area where there is known community-spread, consider self-isolating for 14 days when you get home.
• Stay at home if you are feeling sick.
• If you are an older adult, or have an underlying health condition, stay home as much as you can.
• Currently, there are no recommendations to cancel small family and social gatherings, but this could change in the future.

Don’t forget…WASH YOUR HANDS and COVER YOUR COUGH!!