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Physical distancing\u003C\/span\u003E\n\n      \u003C\/div\u003E\n      \u003Cdiv class=\u0022content-container\u0022\u003E\n                  \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--container\u0022\u003E\n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--title\u0022\u003ECommunity messages\u003C\/div\u003E\n                                                                                    \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--image\u0022\u003E\n                \u003Ca href=\u0022\/volunteer\/community-message\/21-physical-distancing\u0022\u003E\n                  \u003Cimg src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/bounding_box_message_thumbnail\/public\/volunteer\/message\/2022-04\/IFRC_social%20distancing%20illustration.png?itok=MGayaDRD\u0022 class=\u0022image-style-bounding-box-message-thumbnail\u0022 \/\u003E\n\n\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n              \u003C\/div\u003E\n              \u003Cdiv class=\u0022community-messages--link\u0022\u003E\n                \u003Ca\n                  class=\u0022mini-pdf-icon\u0022\n                  href=\u0022https:\/\/epidemics.ifrc.org\/pdf\/136\u0022\n                \u003E\n                  \u003Cimg\n                    src=\u0022\/themes\/custom\/ect_theme\/images\/svg\/pdf.svg\u0022\n                    alt=\u0022pdf-download-icon\u0022\n                    width=\u002224\u0022\n                  \u003E\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n                \u003Ca href=\u0022\/volunteer\/community-message\/21-physical-distancing\u0022\u003E\n                  21. Physical distancing\n                \u003C\/a\u003E\n              \u003C\/div\u003E\n                      \u003C\/div\u003E\n                \u003Cdiv class=\u0022content-container-rest\u0022\u003E\n          \n\n\n\n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EOverview\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPhysical distancing is the practice of keeping people at a safe distance from each other during outbreaks of highly contagious diseases, to prevent diseases from spreading.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThis is different from isolation, because it is something that everyone in a community should practise, not just sick people. Physical distancing is an effective way to prevent contagious diseases from spreading.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat to do and how to do it\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEncouraging physical distancing\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPromote the use of physical distancing as a method of preventing the spread of disease\u003C\/strong\u003E. It includes doing things like:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAvoiding crowded places. For example, encourage people to:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPray alone or in small groups, rather than in large groups\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo laundry near home rather than in communal areas\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGo to markets or other crowded areas at a time of day when there are fewer people there\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAvoiding non-essential gatherings. For example, encourage people to:\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPostpone weddings or similar events until safe to do so\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAvoid festivals or community gatherings until it is safe to do so\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAvoiding common greetings. For example, encourage people to avoid handshakes, hugging or kissing\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELimiting contact with people at higher risk. For example, encourage people to avoid unnecessary close contact with young children or elderly people\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKeeping a safe distance from others when possible (the distance may change depending on the disease, ask for clarification from health authorities).\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecognize there are times when social distancing may be difficult or impossible.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn situations when people are sharing overcrowded living spaces, such as displacement shelters, social distancing may not be possible. In cases like this it is important to:\u0026nbsp;Promote the use (and, if possible, the distribution) of essential protective equipment, such as face masks.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESocial distancing may be more difficult for people working in certain sectors and locations, for example market vendors or domestic workers.\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETarget these groups to raise awareness about the modes of transmission of the disease and the protective measures that they can take to minimize their exposure\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAdvocate for safe working conditions and access to health services\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBe aware that social distancing can lead to isolation \u003C\/strong\u003Eand may create or worsen psychosocial problems for some people.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESee Action Tool \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/epidemics.ifrc.org\/volunteer\/action\/19-psychosocial-support\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPsychosocial support\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to determine how to help.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n      \n\n\n\n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022field field--name-field-message-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item\u0022\u003E  \u003Cimg loading=\u0022lazy\u0022 src=\u0022\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/bounding_box_page\/public\/volunteer\/action\/2022-04\/IFRC_social%20distancing%20illustration.png?itok=A-KxXJwi\u0022 width=\u0022882\u0022 height=\u0022523\u0022 alt=\u0022Social distancing\u0022 class=\u0022image-style-bounding-box-page\u0022 \/\u003E\n\n\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n      \n        \u003C\/div\u003E\n      \u003C\/div\u003E\n    \u003C\/div\u003E\n  \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/article\u003E\n","settings":null}]