DEBO ADEOYE,IBADAN
The Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, PROF. EMIOLA OLAPADE-OLAOPA, has declared that social distancing is a grossly insufficient measure in curbing the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic.
The observation was raised by PROF OLAPADE-OLAOPA during his publicly declaration of his covid-19’s status. The Provost and his deputy were confirmed to have tested positive to COVID-19.
The Provost, who is a Professor of surgery and specialises in Urology said, “What is required of us all is physical distancing and not social distancing, and self-isolation is not social-isolation.”
“Social distancing is the act of keeping distance from others so as to prevent contracting the virus from them or giving them the virus. WHO advises that a distance of at least three feet between two people is sufficient precaution.
PROF OLAPADE-OLAOPA however insisted that while distancing oneself from other people is very important, this must be complemented with physical distancing, which is distancing from any physical object that may have been a resting place for the virus.
Such will include door handles, ATM keypads, table and counter tops, as well as mobile devices .
