Distansya Amigo!

As the nation loosens its COVID-19 restrictions and as new variants like the Omicron
and its other variants emerge, vaccine efficacy is decreasing. As a result, it is necessary
to step up efforts to raise awareness of the ongoing risk of viral transmission despite
vaccination efforts and to adhere to the set physical distancing standards. To address
the environmental and behavioral issues that lead to non-adherence to physical
distance, behavioral nudges and ongoing awareness campaigns have been identified.

Physical separation is the most successful non-pharmaceutical intervention for halting

the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, societal acceptance would be necessary
for physical distance to be successful. Additionally, it suggests that social incentives that
encourage and inform people about the value of physical distance would be beneficial in
preventing transmission. According to a study, physical distancing is a key component
of control strategies for COVID-19, although it is uncertain in which situations and for
how long physical separation and contact are safe. Regulations that call for a fixed
physical separation of 1 or 2 meters between people in an effort to minimize the spread
of the covid-19-causing virus SARS-CoV-2 are founded on an outmoded, binary
understanding of respiratory droplet size. This ignores the mechanics of respiratory
emissions, which sees droplets of all sizes captured and carried by the exhaled wet and
hot turbulent gas cloud that maintains them concentrated while it transports them over
meters in a matter of seconds (Jones,2020).

Physical distance is often referred to as social distance. However, even if you don't feel
safe meeting in person or going back to your pre-pandemic social life, you shouldn't
emotionally cut yourself off from other people. By physically separating ourselves from
others, we prevent intimate contact by doing things like assembling in smaller groups
and taking precautions to meet up safely.
Reference:

Jones, N. R. (2020, August 25). Two metres or one: what is the evidence for physical
distancing in covid-19? The BMJ. https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3223