POLOKWANE – ‘Social distancing’ is a phrase which has recently been used a lot due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Various organisations and governments encourage people to make use of social distancing to curb the spread of the virus.
Social distancing entails one to stay at least one metre away from another person, especially when they cough or sneeze. With this in mind, Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba dispatched health promotion teams to conduct Coronavirus in-service training with employees and managers at various industries and shops in the city.
According to Ramathuba’s Spokesperson, Thilivhali Muavha, the MEC is proud to observe people’s adherence to the social distance of at least one meter.
“We encourage everyone in the business sector to emulate this positive steps by Makro Polokwane.”
The COVID-19 Online and Resource Portal have put out the following guidelines for social distancing:
- Do not leave your house unless it’s essential.
- Do not attend school or classes as of Wednesday, 18 March until after Easter.
- Do not attend gatherings of more than 100 people
- Greet people using your elbows or feet.
- Keep your house as clean as possible and disinfect utensils, surfaces, floors and furniture.
- Avoid using the same utensils and bathroom facilities as a sick person.
- Make sure you disinfect your bathroom area as droplets can be transmitted
- Open windows and doors to let fresh air inside at all times.
- Avoid going out to restaurants, clubs, malls and other public spaces.
- Check on your loved ones through social media and your smartphone.
- Hold out on any non-essential physical socialising like going on a date or partying with friends.
- Cancel any play-dates and playground time for the kids.
