Challenge 2: Why is it essential for individuals to adopt socially responsible behaviors to defeat COVID-19?

I can provide evidence to show how individual behaviors impact the ability of the public health system to defeat COVID-19.
I can provide evidence to support why the adoption of socially responsible behaviors slows the spread of COVID-19.
I can make a plan for myself to adopt socially responsible behaviors.

Estimated Time: 30 minutes

Activity - How does my individual behavior impact the spread or containment of COVID-19?

How does the spread of COVID-19 put stress on hospitals?
What do you consider to be individual “socially responsible behaviors” that will help contain the spread of COVID-19? Name at least three.
How does social distancing impact the spread of COVID-19?
Why do some people neglect social distancing? Name at least three reasons why and possible solutions for combating their neglect.
What can you do to help decrease the spread?
How can individual behaviors impact the public health system in trying to defeat COVID-19?

Create a chart that identifies at least three socially responsible behaviors that decrease the spread of COVID-19.
Use evidence to support each claim and cite your sources.