Table 1.

Definitions, indications, and suggestions for social distancing, quarantine, and self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic [5–7]

	Physical Distancing	Quarantine	Self-isolation
Definition	Keeping a defined space between individuals to prevent viral transmission	The act of avoiding contact with all others and staying home; required for individuals who do not have symptoms but may have been exposed to an infectious disease	The act of staying home and/or in an isolation unit, and avoiding all contact with others; required for individuals who have tested positive for an infectious disease or show disease symptoms
Application during COVID-19	Staying 1–2 meters away from others not in your household Greeting others with a wave, a nod, or a bow instead of handshakes, hugs, or kisses Communicating via telephone or video-chat Going out in off-peak hours Receiving deliveries of essential goods, instead of shopping in-person	Staying at home 10–14 days (depending on regional guidelines) after coming in contact with someone with an infectious disease or after returning from travel to a high-risk area Staying away from other people as much as possible Watching for signs and symptoms of disease and self-isolating if you feel ill	Staying home and away from household members for 10–14 days (depending on regional guidelines) if showing disease symptoms and/or tested positive for an infectious disease (regardless of symptom presentation) Not leaving home until symptoms have dissipated Treatment in hospital isolation if symptoms are severe