social distancing

Latvian translation: sociālā distancēšanās

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English term or phrase:	social distancing
Latvian translation:	sociālā distancēšanās
Entered by:	Kristine Sprula (Lielause)

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08:07 Feb 14, 2021

English to Latvian translations [PRO]
COVID-19 - Medical - Medical (general)
Additional field(s): Medical (general), Journalism

English term or phrase: social distancing

Definition from Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
The practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people or of avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection.

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How people across the globe are discussing social distancing Forward
Within the last two weeks, the world watched as Hong Kong eased its strict containment policies and saw a swift resurgence in the number of new cases within the country, CNN reported. The U.S. could face a similar situation if Americans don't adhere to social distancing measures for an adequate amount of time, Alessa said. Live Science
The only real question is whether we have an adequate handle on exactly where the line is between extreme social distancing and allowing business to continue as normal. Vox

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sociālā distancēšanās

Definition:
Sociālā distancēšanās sevī iekļauj izvairīšanos no rokasspiedieniem, atrašanos daudz cilvēku sabiedrībā, kā arī vismaz 2 metru distanci vienam no otra

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Latvia

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sociālā distancēšanās

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sociālā distancēšanās

Definition from Rietumu klīnika:
Sociālā distancēšanās sevī iekļauj izvairīšanos no rokasspiedieniem, atrašanos daudz cilvēku sabiedrībā, kā arī vismaz 2 metru distanci vienam no otra

Example sentence(s):

51% sniedza atbildi, ka stingri ievēro sociālo distancēšanos un citos noteiktos ierobežojumus, 51% arī norādīja, ka pastiprināti mazgā rokas un dezinficē virsmas, 50% atbildēja, ka dodas pastaigāties svaigā gaisā (piemēram, uz jūru vai mežu), savukārt 42% stresa mazināšanai nodarbina sevi ar sadzīves darbiem. - medicine.lv
Pamatojoties uz Ministru kabineta 12. marta rīkojuma Nr. 103 punktā 4.22. ietverto normu, tirgotājiem jāievieš pasākumi sociālās distancēšanās un higiēnas prasību nodrošināšanai tirdzniecības vietās. - Iecavas novads
Cik reāli ir ieviest sociālās distancēšanās ierobežojumus 1,3 miljardu cilvēku apdzīvotā valstī? - Latvijas Sabiedriskie Mediji

Kristine Sprula (Lielause)
Latvia
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