Today, Explained Six feet away
Mar 19, 2020
Brian Resnick, Vox's science reporter and expert on social distancing, shares his insights from a park in Washington, D.C. He discusses the essential Five Commandments of social distancing to help keep communities safe. The conversation balances serious health guidelines with light-hearted banter, where they invite listeners to get creative with a social distance song challenge. Resnick emphasizes the collective responsibility in making safe choices while navigating social interactions during the pandemic.
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Protect Others
- Prioritize protecting others, not just yourself, from COVID-19.
- Young people can spread the virus to vulnerable individuals even if they don't get very sick themselves.
Obey Local Authorities
- Follow your local public health department's guidelines, they may be stricter than federal ones.
- When in doubt, avoid social gatherings, especially if unnecessary.
Isolate If Sick
- Self-isolate or quarantine if you feel sick, if anyone in your household is sick, or if you've been exposed.
- Avoid contact with others if you suspect you have the virus.