Cities and towns across the countries are confronting a growing number of coronavirus cases. Health officials are working round the clock while governments of nations significantly impacted by COVID-19 are urging people to stay back home. Epidemiologists say that maintain social distance is one of the most primary things people should follow. The deadly virus is already in our communities. The focus now is only to reduce the damage, already been done. Social distancing is the key phrase, and it is currently the most discussed topic amid the coronavirus pandemic. Twitter users are trending #HighRiskCovid19. They are the people who are at higher risk of contracting an illness from COVID-19. Hence they share why it is important to social distance during this global crisis. What Is Social Distancing? Google Searches Spike at an All-Time High, Here’s Everything You Should Know About This Term Amid COVID-19 Pandemic. 

To those who are unsure about the term, Social Distancing is a public health practice that aims to prevent sick people from coming in close contact with healthy people to lessen the chances of disease transmission. Cancelling group events or closing public spaces or individual decisions such as avoiding crowds are all part of social distancing. Health experts describe this as “flattening the curve,” which is very important considering the present scenario. It generally refers to the potential success of social distancing measures to prevent surges in illness. Vietnam Develops Mobile Sterilisation Chambers to Disinfect Humans and Contain COVID-19 Spread, Here Is Everything You Should Know. 

People who are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus like those who are immunocompromised (having an impaired immune system), have respiratory issues or cancer, and took to Twitter with #HighRiskCovid19. They are sharing messages highlighting the importance of social distancing to save the ones who are more vulnerable to the pandemic. Quarantined Italians Sing Together From Their Balconies During Coronavirus Lockdown, Viral Videos Will Melt Your Heart. 

#HighRiskCovid19 Trends on Twitter:

Follow Social Distancing!

Having an Impaired Immune System!

Stay at Home!

Everyone's Lives Matter!

These People Are at Vulnerable!

More Tweets!

Let's Flatten the Curve!

Social Distancing is the Need of the Hour!

There is a lot that scientists and health experts are unsure or do not know about the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes. Hence, all of us need to follow as many precautions as necessary. And in case you are suffering from regular cold and cough or fever, prefer to stay back home and also maintain distance from those who are healthy. Social distancing is currently the most crucial factor to contain the COVID-19 spread.

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