Isolation the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others Merriam Webster
Physical distancing: the tendency to avoid close contact with others
Body language exposes our relationship to others. There is the confident demeanor of the self-assured, the plodding gait of the downhearted and the physical distancing that characterizes fear.
— Marcia Manna
… JFK was notable for his physical distancing—part of his immense, glamorous reserve. He hated crowds—of course, with good reason—while expertly playing them like a grand piano.
— Robert Whitcomb
specifically, medical
: the practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical space between oneself and other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection : SOCIAL DISTANCING
The main thing that we can all do, is what is called social distancing. I like to use the phrase 'physical distancing.' … Now you're going to be spending much more time in your house, spending time away from people … to limit transmission of the COVID virus. Physical distancing takes away the idea we can still talk to loved ones …
— Adam Rosh
The WHO added that they were now using the term "physical distancing" rather than "social distancing" to describe the importance of maintaining space between people in order to avoid the spread of the virus.
— Manon Da
Merriam Webster
Quarantine: a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed.
Oxford language
Know that medication except for vaccination and anti-viral drugs would not work against a virus.
Corona virus is found to be mutating rapidly therefore a single vaccine or its single dose won't suffice.
Please say no to other drugs specially steroids they will worsen the situation.
Instead of panicking, work on building your immunity.
Eat healthy, excercise, stay fit, follow covid norms.
Do not travel to places where more covid cases are reported.
A healthy immune system can only be trusted in the present times.
What is immunity and immune system?
In simple terms, immunity is the ability of our body which fights with disease causing agents.
Immune system comprises of all the tools which builds up immunity.
If each one of us do our bit sincerely, we can make a difference and overcome the situation.
Great blog and very well written! In my view public awareness must be improved to be prepared for epidemic and pandemic situations and comprehensive public health education programs are important to increase awareness and to reach sufficient knowledge in suburbs and villages.
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