Social Distancing has become the word of the hour as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to swell.
But what exactly does the term mean? Dr. Jeff Pothof, UW Health chief quality and safety officer says it’s simple.
“Social Distancing is a fancy word for trying to keep more than six feet between you and the next person,” Pothof told WTAQ on Monday.
And it works, too.
Pothof says it’s all about controlling and limiting the spread of the virus and that calling off big events and gatherings is a good move.
“Sporting events, crowded restaurants…that’s probably a no go. If you’re at home with your kids, that’s probably a different story,” Pothof said. “If you can keep a six foot distance from someone, that’s great. If you can’t try three feet, and if you still can’t try to limit your time close to someone.”
Governor Evers has banned gatherings of more than 50, but Dr. Pothof says it’s likely some things won’t see closure.
“We do need to have grocery stores open. We do need to get gas,” he said. “We don’t need [distancing] to be 100%, but we do need it to be a lot.”
Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan have closed bars and restaurants, a move Pothof predicts Wisconsin will make soon.
