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Maintaining Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Outbreak

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  • Krzysztof Goniewicz

    (Department of Aviation Security, Military University of Aviation, 08-521 Dęblin, Poland)

  • Amir Khorram-Manesh

    (Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, 413 45 Gothenburg, Sweden
    Department of Development and Research, Armed Forces Center for Defense Medicine, 426 76 Gothenburg, Västra Frölunda, Sweden)

Abstract

The analyses of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and an increasing amount of scientific research show that the spread of SARS-CoV-2 may be limited by maintaining social distancing, appropriate hand hygiene, and following the basic principles of prophylaxis. While simulating models applied to social distancing have all been tested and evaluated, the implementation of its guidelines in different traditions and cultures has not been discussed sufficiently. Consequently, applying social distancing guidelines alone may not be enough to contain the spread of the coronavirus. This brief report aims to clarify the role of cultural and behavioral differences in the diverse outcomes of COVID-19 management.

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  • Krzysztof Goniewicz & Amir Khorram-Manesh, 2021. "Maintaining Social Distancing during the COVID-19 Outbreak," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 10(1), pages 1-7, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:10:y:2021:i:1:p:14-:d:476710
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    1. Amir Khorram-Manesh & Maxim A. Dulebenets & Krzysztof Goniewicz, 2021. "Implementing Public Health Strategies—The Need for Educational Initiatives: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-21, May.
    2. Carlos Miguel Ferreira & Sandro Serpa, 2021. "COVID-19 Stigma and Charismatic Social Relationship: A Legitimization Narrative of President Trump’s Status as a Charismatic Leader following a SARS-CoV-2 Infection Reported by the Portuguese Media," Societies, MDPI, vol. 11(4), pages 1-13, October.

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