Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Coronavirus and Social Distancing

Coronavirus and social distancing concerns the use of physical-distancing measures to interrupt the transmission of coronaviruses, particularly SARS-CoV-2, and the wider effects of those measures on society. Social distancing reduces opportunities for respiratory transmission by increasing the physical separation be…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 15× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2692-1537 🗓 Reviewed October 2026

Overview

Coronavirus and social distancing concerns the use of physical-distancing measures to interrupt the transmission of coronaviruses, particularly SARS-CoV-2, and the wider effects of those measures on society. Social distancing reduces opportunities for respiratory transmission by increasing the physical separation between people and limiting gatherings, and it is typically deployed alongside complementary interventions such as mask wearing and the staged reopening of schools and workplaces. As a non-pharmaceutical intervention, its rationale rests on the dynamics of the outbreak, since reducing contact rates lowers the effective reproduction of the virus and slows epidemic growth. Research situates distancing within the broader epidemiology of COVID-19, including analyses of transmission, risk of death, and the factors, such as knowledge and demographic circumstances, that shape exposure and adherence. The topic also recognizes the social, educational, and economic consequences of sustained distancing, from disruptions to schooling and training to effects on social and intellectual capital and mental well-being. Sub-areas include the epidemiological basis of physical distancing, combined non-pharmaceutical interventions such as masking and school measures, behavioral determinants of adherence, and the social and economic trade-offs of prolonged restrictions. Understanding social distancing requires balancing its effect on transmission against its broader impact on communities during coronavirus outbreaks.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 15 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Coronavirus and Social Distancing, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Coronaviruses (ISSN 2692-1537).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Sasho Stoleski · North Macedonia Dr. Omeed Memar · USA Dr. Sudipti Gupta · United States

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