Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Contracting COVID-19

Keep Distance

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Social distancing is one of the most effective practices that a person can implement to decrease their likelihood of contracting COVID-19. It is essentially the act of purposefully keeping physical distance from other people. Evidence has shown that even asymptomatic people can potentially spread the disease, so it's very important to always maintain a minimum of 6 feet of distance from everybody. Social distancing also includes avoiding crowded places and large gatherings as either of these situations can significantly increase a person's likelihood of contracting COVID-19. The practice of social distancing is especially vital for the immunocompromised or elderly as these people tend to be more prone to being critically affected by the coronavirus.