Write a letter to the editor of Indian Express about the need for Social Distancing and prevention towardsoff the effects of COVID-19
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic last week. Given the current spread of the disease, advisories have been issued to stay at home and do not step out unless absolutely necessary.
Social distancing is an effort to stop the transmission of coronavirus in large crowds in meetings, movie halls, weddings and pubic transport. To enforce the importance of social distancing, schools, colleges, malls and movie halls are now closed across states. People are being advised to work remotely and reduce interaction with other people to a minimum.
However, with the current situation, people have a lot of questions about the intricacies of social distancing. When should you start social distancing? Can you step out of the house to go to the gym? Are we adding to the panic and fear by enforcing social distancing?
As advised by the WHO, a six-foot distance is ideal to stop the spread of the disease. Here are a few important points to remember during the coronavirus outbreak.