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: --
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.
In situations where physical distancing is difficult to maintain, wear a mask or face covering.
Physical distancing is proven to be one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of illness during an outbreak.