Following PM Boris Johnson's ministerial address on ''careful steps'' to ease lockdown measures for England, what are the social distancing and self-isolation rules?
Social distancing is important because coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs small droplets - packed with the virus - into the air.
Research shows that this coronavirus thrives in crowded, indoor spaces which is why pubs, restaurants and offices have been closed and the public has been advised against using public transport. When outdoors, we're much less likely to come into contact with an infected surface, while any tiny particles of virus would be dispersed by fresh air.
There are also natural elements working in our favour outside - breezes, air currents, rain, wind - which all dilute the possibility of the virus particles being passed from one person and landing on another.If you show symptoms of coronavirus - such as a dry cough and high temperature - you must take extra precautions.You should not go out even to buy food or medicine, and should order these online, or ask someone to drop them off at your home.
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