We’re all living the dream nightmare right now. Coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that. It’s official that we’re all doing the social distancing thing to curtail the illness.
Big cities like Atlanta and others are at a huge risk if we don’t obey recommendations from health officials at the World Health Organization and the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
This article is going to show you how to apply social distancing in your life right now.
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What Is Social Distancing?
Social distancing, as it is being applied during the pandemic, is the practice of limiting contact with the public.
The CDC as well as WHO have recommended that people change their social interactions to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Social distancing is being practiced in Wuhan, China, South Korea and Italy, where violating some of the European city’s health rules can result in a homicide charge.
Social Distancing: 10 Things You Can Do At Home Right Now
- Read that book you’ve always wanted to
- Give yourself a new hairdo or haircut
- Rearrange the furniture in your favorite room
- Give yourself a manicure and / or pedicure
- Watch free movies on YouTube
- Sketch some drawings with a pen and a pad
- Write a poem or start a diary
- Work outside in your yard or start a garden
- Take a bubble bath and drink some wine
- Listen to your old music on CD
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How To Make Money Online While You Self-Isolate
Here are some apps that allow you to make money online and even get cash back for purchases. All you have to do is download:
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Social Distancing: 4 Ways To Self Isolate
Here are four ways to implement social distancing in your life:
1. Stop Large Gatherings
If you choose to interact with other people, keep the groups small. It’s imperative that you limit the number of people at your gathering.
This is especially true if you’re hosting at your place. The question you need to ask is ‘Do you know where EVERYBODY’s been?’
If you can’t answer that question, it’s best to chill on the parties / gatherings for now.
2. Change Up Your Schedule
Because you need to avoid mass gatherings, you’re going to have to switch things up when it comes to your schedule.
You’ll need to change your schedule so that you’re not around crowds of people. For school settings, here are some things that you’ll modify:
- Stagger recess, entry / dismissal times
- Limit school interactions
- Do E-learning, if you can
3. Check Your Health Regularly
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, you’re going to have to get health checks on a regular basis.
Every so often, you’re going to have to monitor the following two things:
- Temperature
- Respiratory symptoms
If you’re around children, students, staff or co-workers, or any visitors, health officials are suggesting that you check their temperature and respiratory symptoms as well.
4. Practice Short-Term Absenteeism
Yes, you may need to consider getting ghost in certain environments, whether it be your place of employment, church or school.
Even if you’ve planned to do so, the idea is to not show up. During this safety-minded time, everyone will understand.
When you are absent, this is the ideal time for the facility you’ve left to clean and disinfect.
Final Word
Not to be paranoid, but social distancing is not the same as being a hermit. That being said, it only works if you’re vigilant and selective about who you interact with.
You need to stay away from people who are at an increased risk of getting sick. That means you’ll have to consider implementing plans to do things alone like watching movies and more.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. Here are some helpful links:
