Information About Social Distancing

This fact sheet explains that social distancing is a term applied to certain actions that are taken by public health officials to stop or slow down the spread of a highly contagious disease.

Social distancing measures are taken to restrict when and where people can gather to stop or slow the spread of infectious diseases. Social distancing measures include limiting large groups of people coming together, closing buildings and canceling events.

Source: Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System Public Health Department

Date of Publication: March 13, 2020