0 the practice of keeping a certain distance from other people, in order to stop a disease from spreading to another person or other people:
Physical distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness during an outbreak.
In situations where physical distancing is difficult to maintain, wear a mask or face covering.
Rather than sounding like you have to socially separate from your family and friends,"physical distancing" simplifies the concept with the emphasis on keeping 2 metres from others.
