COVID-19 Social Distancing Support Material

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Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing:

Social Distancing Outside

Stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people
Do not gather in groups
Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings
Tips for Social Distancing

Best Management Practices

Consider establishing policies and practices for social distancing. Social distancing should be implemented if recommended by state and local health authorities. Social distancing means avoiding large gatherings and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet or 2 meters) from others when possible (e.g., break rooms and cafeterias). Strategies that business could use include:

Implementing flexible work sites (e.g., telework)
Implementing flexible work hours (e.g., staggered shifts)
Increasing physical space between employees at the worksite
Increasing physical space between employees and customers (e.g., drive through, partitions)
Implementing flexible meeting and travel options (e.g., postpone non-essential meetings or events)
Downsizing operations
Delivering services remotely (e.g. phone, video, or web)
Delivering products through curbside pick-up or deliver

Portage County Health District

Stop the Spread of Germs (05/13/2020)
Social Distancing - Have Your Ice Cream and Eat It Too But Do it Safely (05/01/20)
Wear A Mask: Please Don't Enter The Building if You Are Sick (05/01/20)
Distancing, Masking, Disinfection (04/25/2020)
Social Distance - 6 Feet Apart (4/6/2020)
Social Distancing - Faith Based (4/10/20)
Social Distancing - What does it mean (4/9/20)
Slow the Spread at the Grocery Store (4/9/20)
Slow the Spread at the Grocery Store KIDS EDITION (4/9/20)
How to do Social Distancing (4/9/20)
Social Distance - 6 Feet Apart for Residents (4/6/2020)
Social Distancing - Green House (4/10/20)

Department of Labor Social Distancing