But with the COVID-19 causing coronavirus pandemic, “social distancing” is becoming the new norm. Social distancing is a public health strategy attempting to prevent or slow the spread of an infectious pathogen like a virus. Social distancing is why so many things are being postponed or cancelled. Social distancing can be tough because after all humans are social animals. Social distancing can be a effective way of slowing the spread of a virus if it is done well.

Source: Forbes March 14, 2020 14:29 UTC