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Physical distancing, also referred to as "social distancing," is critical to helping slow the spread of COVID-19.

The Mass General Research Institute (MGRI) has developed a guide to help you maintain physical distancing in your day-to-day life. Scroll through the images below to learn more.

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Card title reads: A guide to Physical Distancing. Body reads: The CDC recommends maintaining a distance of six feet from others to slow the spread of COVID-19. Eyeballing a distance can be tricky, so here are some visual cues to help.
Card title reads: Six feet is about six floor tiles. Body reads: Many commercial tiles found in grocery stores and retail stores are often one-foot squares. If you notice the store near you may have something similar, try to stay six tiles apart.
Card title reads: Six feet is about one bed. Body reads: Twin, Queen and King mattresses are all about six feet in length. Whichever size bed you have, try imagining it between you.
Card reads: Six feet is about one dog on a leash. Body reads: The standard dog leash size is six feet. If you have a dog or see someone walking their dog, try to keep a distance of the entire leash length.
Card title reads: Six feet is about the width of one car. Body reads: Most sedans are approximately six feet wide. Imagine the distance between the outside of a driver and passenger's-side door and you should be in the clear.
Card title reads: Six feet is about two shopping carts. Body reads: Standard shopping carts are about three feet in length. Instead of pulling up right behind or next to someone in the store, imagine another cart between you.
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