social distancing

noun

reduction of human social interaction in an effort to prevent the spread of infectious disease

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/ / /ˈsəʊʃəl ˌdɪstən(t)sɪŋ/

The practice of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce the spread of communicable diseases by isolating those with such diseases in quarantines, maintaining space between individuals, and prohibiting certain activities.
“The Governor of an affected State implements isolation and/or social-distancing requirements using State/local legal authorities.”
“Nonpharmaceutical interventions outside of healthcare settings focus on measures to 1) limit international spread of the virus (e.g., travel screening and restrictions); 2) reduce spread within national and local populations (e.g., isolation and treatment of ill persons; monitoring and possible quarantine of exposed persons; and social distancing measures, such as cancellation of mass gatherings and closure of schools); 3) reduce an individual person’s risk for infection (e.g., hand hygiene); and 4) communicate risk to the public.”