plague rat noun. (colloquial) someone who refuses to wear a mask indoors Tags: community, covid, public health Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 No Comments on plague rat 1
Close contact Someone you spend time within six feet of without a mask, aware that you’ll quarantine if they test positive. Usually a roommate, housemate, or significant other. "I'm eating dinner in my room with my close contact." Tags: College, community, contact tracing Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 No Comments on Close contact
social distance An increased separation between people to allow them to gather and avoid transmitting an airborne virus. For COVID-19 that distance is 6 feet. "I had mixed emotions seeing my parents at a social distance - glad to see them and be safe but sorry to have that distance between us. " Tags: community, mental health, public health Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 No Comments on social distance
zoom verb. a way to get together; to gather socially "Let's zoom on Friday afternoon." Tags: community, isolation, pandemic, technology Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 No Comments on zoom
