What is social distancing?
Also known as physical distancing, social distancing is a method to prevent the spread of a contagious disease by limiting contact between people.
How to social distance:
- Maintain a distance of 6 feet from other individuals outside of your own household
- Avoid large gathering
- Limit non-essential travel
- Limit contact with high-risk individuals
- Wear a non-medical mask
How to promote social distancing:
Posters:
Posters are a great way to bring light to your facility’s rules and protocols. Think about creating your own to accommodate your COVID-19 plan OR consider printing some of the posters available from the Government of PEI:
English:
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French:
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Floor Signs:
Designate specific entrances/exits to minimize traffic between workers, visitors, and volunteers. Arrows on the floor or on the wall will allow people to easily abide by these protocols.
Employees:
Encourage social distancing with your employees! People visiting your hall are more likely to participate in social distancing if your staff and volunteers are being good role models. If you or your staff notice somebody who is not social distancing, do not be afraid to speak up! This is a very confusing time for everybody, they may just need a reminder!
Public Guidance – Renew PEI
This list for public guidance is applicable for ALL phases of Renew PEI Together. Below, important information is bolded for your reference.
- Stay informed, be prepared and follow public health advice
- Maintain physical distancing of 2 m (6 ft) with individuals who are not part of one’s household
- Adhere to mass gathering limits (see Phases)
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; if not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains 60% – 80% alcohol
- Don’t touch your face with unwashed hands
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve, and wash your hands directly after
- Ensure enhanced cleaning and disinfection of commonly touched surfaces
- Vulnerable individuals should exercise caution and minimize high-risk exposures
- Consider wearing non-medical masks in certain situations e.g. public transit
- Keep a log of interactions to self-monitor and to facilitate contact tracing should a case be detected