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Social Distancing - Why is it a Silver Lining to Control this Pandemic?



If there is anything that the thousands of years of evolution has taught human beings, it is surviving. Tiding over the tides of ordeals and unprecedented times is not new to the human race.
 The year of 2020 opened the gates for an outbreak that is spreading like a wildfire and consuming lives across the globe - The COVID-19, popularly known as the coronavirus.

The outbreak is so strong that it has brought the whole world into a halt. Preventing this pandemic and finding a solution for it has become the only task in front of every government and healthcare worker  
 The elephant in the room (rather on the planet) we are trying to address is far bigger than the combined efforts of all and not just the government and healthcare workers. It is demanding the public’s role by social distancing and self-quarantining. And, these measures are going to be pivotal in bringing this disease on to its knees.
 What is social distancing?
 It simply means maintaining a safe distance of at least 6-feet from person to person as per the guidelines from the Centres for Disease Control (CDC). This includes avoiding social gatherings, visiting public places and staying indoors.
 By maintaining distance, avoiding direct touch and following the other preventive measures of coronavirus, we, as a community, not only save ourselves from falling into the claws of this disease but also lessen the burden on the medical care providers.
 Social distancing and self-quarantine eventually lead to less number of new cases that flattens the curve.
 What are the rules of social distancing?
 The collective rule of social distancing is simple and it is to stay indoors and strictly avoid social gatherings. Here is how you could play your part in knocking out this pandemic before it knocks your door.
          Postpone all your travel plans, meetings or attending any event for a month or two
      Avoid commuting for any reason and if you have to go to a shorter distance, use your own transport
      Opt for secured home delivery option for groceries and other daily needs
      Avoid eating at hotels, going to temples and other worship centres
 What are the ways you can socialize?
We all need someone to share how the day was and what we are going through every day. You can still share and live the regular life by leveraging the advanced digital platforms.
       Work from home and attend classes using virtual meeting apps such as Zoom
      Meet your family member over video calls and Facetime whenever you want
      There are even apps that allow you to listen to music or watch a movie together, virtually
      If you are already with your family, make full use of this time by spending quality time inside the home
 Things you could do during social distancing
Social distancing, no matter how much sugar-coat it, can appear like a disruption for a few who are used to social life. To kill the boredom, here are a few things you could probably feel like it's another day.
         Go for a morning or evening walk outside, keeping the 6-feet distance in mind
   Go-to the grocery store but ensure there not many people and the store has proper preventive measures in place
     Stick to what you should be doing to prevent this outbreak rather than what you want to do.
 Based on the increased number of cases that are surfacing every day, there are plenty of chances for this social distancing to become a norm of our life for many months to come. Prepare your mind for the greater good and embrace the change.
 Conclusion 
 Totally agree that you would miss those long-planned pilgrimages, you would miss dining with your grandchildren who are away and you would miss going to meet your friends but the pandemic that you are facing is serious. In fact, more serious than you could imagine.
 There are people who are fighting against all odds to curb this disease. Show your support by following these essential measures. Show that you are in this fight. It’s now time to let the world know we are one race and we are all in this together!

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