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Meanings of social distancing in English

Russian
социальное дистанцирование
Portuguese
distanciamento social
Spanish
distanciamiento social
Catalan
distanciació física de seguretat
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Reduction of human social interaction in an effort to prevent the spread of infectious disease.

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социальное дистанцирование
Usage of social distancing in English
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It said social distancing and good hygiene practices remained the best prevention.
Radio NZ
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They are also keeping social distancing rules and safety measures in place.
Independent.ie
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Then, four days later, new social distancing requirements forced it to close.
News.com.au
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Australia's response to COVID-19 is proof that social distancing measures do work.
News.com.au
5
Cuomo said he talked to community leaders about enforcing social distancing measures.
Reuters
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Due to social distancing however, there were far fewer models in 2020.
The South African
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They promised spontaneous gathering on social media with adequate social distancing possible.
The Irish Times
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So far, decisions about social distancing have been left up to individuals.
NY Magazine
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Clean water is also scarce, illness rife and social distancing nearly impossible.
Reuters
10
We are following the Federal Dept of Health guidelines on social distancing.
News.com.au
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There was no social distancing; I don't think we'd heard the phrase.
The Irish Times
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He said there would be challenges with maintaining social distancing at schools.
Radio NZ
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Bagby said B&B's locations will implement social distancing if authorities recommend it.
Reuters
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Ten classrooms are available with fifteen students per class practising social distancing.
Jamaica Observer
15
Other comments included: What part of social distancing don't these people get?
News.com.au
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The social distancing guidelines have taken a toll on the U.S. economy.
Reuters
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Translations for social distancing
Social distancing across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Less common
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