Social distancing: This page includes advice from

This page includes advice from WHO on ways to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The downloadable infographics below provide guidance on general and specific topics related to the pandemic. Stay aware of the latest COVID-19 information by regularly checking updates from WHO in addition to national and local public health authorities. Find out more about getting vaccinated: Advice for the public : COVID-19 vaccines Social distance In sociology, social distance describes the distance between individuals or social groups in society, including dimensions such as social class, race / ethnicity, gender or sexuality. Members of different groups mix less than members of the same group. Social distancing is one of the non-pharmaceutical infection control actions that can stop or slow down the spread of a highly contagious disease [2]. How Does It Work? What is social distancing ? Social distancing is a tool public health officials recommend to slow the spread of a disease that is being passed from person to person.