Flatten the Curve

A term that I have heard a lot while this pandemic continues to take all of us out of our normal routine is social distancing. Health experts advise everyone to social distance in order to flatten the curve, which means to regulate the amount of cases and or deaths caused by Covid-19 so we can try to have the supplies necessary to treat everyone.

To me, social distancing means only exposing yourself to the public when it is absolutely necessary. If everyone followed the social distancing protocol, the amount of cases of Covid-19 may not grow so rapidly. We need the rate of  cases to slow down, so we have a better chance of helping everyone. Right now, we are low on ventilators and rooms in many hospitals all across the world. One of the main reasons many businesses are closed right now is to help sway the public to social distance. This is an essential step in a speedy recovery from Covid-19.

Social distancing is much easier said than done. Everyone wants to see their friends and family still, especially in a time like this. In order to keep in contact with the people closest to me, I have been using Facetime. This is a really easy way to talk to and see whoever you want! I use Facetime because I have an Iphone, but if you or whoever you want to contact does not have an Iphone, there are other apps that are exactly like Facetime including Skype, Google Hangouts, and Facebook Messenger.