As COVID-19 cases continue to rise globally (and in the U.S.), we have officially reached pandemic levels. Experts recommend several strategies for slowing the spread of the virus, but one rises above the rest.

Social distancing

All that it means is staying at home if you can — as much as possible — and keeping your distance from other human beings. It’s that simple.

When should we start practicing social distancing?

• When we fear that we may have been exposed to the virus?

• When we start feeling ill, and we’re concerned that we might have it?

• When we know that we are contagious?

No. No. NO!

By the time you think that you may have the virus, it’s too late. You’ve already exposed others to it.

We all need to take action now. Right now. Even waiting one day makes a significant difference.