It is hard for some people to get their arms around what it means to social distance and why in the situation we are in what the value of that means. I've shared graphs that show how in one situation, early detection and implementation you can flatten the curve downward.
However, I really like the graphic examples given in this
Washington Post article that illustrate how limiting the number of people moving around in a community can infect many others -- especially if they are not social distancing.
Check out
Why Outbreaks Like Coronavirus Spread Exponentially and How to 'Flatten the Curve.'
Eric Holdeman is a contributing writer for Emergency Management magazine and is the former director of the King County, Wash., Office of Emergency Management.
