Now, due to the coronavirus outbreak , it’s a word we’re all hearing multiple times a day – and it’s one people are googling in their droves:However, people might still have questions around what is social distancing, why we need to do it, and what it means when you’re outdoors in particular.Essentially it means minimising your contact with other people, in order to minimise the risk of transmission/contracting the disease caused by this new coronavirus, Covid-19.
The aim of social distancing is to reduce the number of people who get Covid-19, but also to ‘flatten the curve’ and ensure that there isn’t a peak in cases, putting pressure on the health system. Flattening the curve means that even if the same amount of people get Covid-19, the cases are spread out.
“To this end, the NPWS is encouraging small walking groups – with a distance of approximately 2 metres between individuals – to avail of the numerous walks within the Parks and Reserves,” it said. As he put it, “there is nothing magic about being outside”. When you’re outside, you still have to put that 2-metre or so gap between yourself and people you might pass.
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Was out in dunlaoirge today place was packed,
Did you cover the groups heading to the hills and popular hiking trails? I was out on the weekend because I know the hidden routes which are quiet. The place was like Disneyland!!! The lockdown needs to happen now I think after seeing that
My ex... wont let me see my kids. Even though there is a court order in place. I am screwed given courts are closed. 💔💔💔💔💔.
so keep shoes outside home you wore, clean any items coming into home outside. morethanhandwashing.
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