Physical Distancing
What is physical distancing?
- Physical distancing means keeping our distance from one another and limiting activities outside the home.
- When outside your home, it means staying at least 2 metres (or 6 feet)awayfrom other peoplewhenever possible.
Staying connected from home
- Host virtual playdates or take your children on a virtual museum tour.
- Spend time reading, playing board games and watching movies.
- Support neighbours who may feel anxious or isolated at this timeby connecting virtually or at a distance.
If you must leave your home
- Travel to the grocery store, pharmacy and bank only when essential and limit the frequency.
- Use delivery services where possible. When picking up food or a prescription, call ahead so it is ready when you arrive. Use tap to pay, if possible.
- Greet neighbours and friends with a smile, wave, bow or nod.
- If you are working, discuss any concerns about physical distancing with your employer or supervisor.
- Travel by car, bike or walk, where possible.If you need to take public transit, try to travel during non-peak hours and take shorter trips.
- Limit the number of people on an elevator.
- Exercise at home or outdoors, but not with a group.
- Go for an on-leash walk with your pet or take your child for a neighbourhood walk, while maintaining distance from other people.
- Always clean hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer,or soap and water when you return home.
Things to avoid
- Non-essential trips outside your home
- Hugging or shaking hands
- Crowds or gatherings
- Visiting friends
- Sharing food or utensils
- Engaging in group activities or sports
- Visiting popular destinations
- Play dates, parties or sleepovers