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Noun: social distancing
  1. Keeping a safe space between yourself and other people, and avoiding crowds, in order to slow the spread of infectious diseases. Large-scale measures include cancelling group events or closing schools, workplaces and public spaces.
    - physical distancing

Type of: prophylaxis

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