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Living Evidence Synthesis: What is the effectiveness of physical distancing in reducing transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses (e.g., influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)) in non-healthcare community-based settings?
Evidence suggests that those who report physical distancing from others have a lower risk of COVID transmission and influenza-like illness. However, distancing policies in school settings may not reduce the risk of transmission.
Citation:
Neil-Sztramko SE, Hagerman L, Thai A, Traynor R, Hopkins S, Stoby K, Sala N, Kostopoulos A, Neumann S, Choudhry N, Ford C, Dobbins M, COVID-END PHSM LES Working Group. Effectiveness of physical distancing in reducing transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections in non-health care community-based settings. The National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools, 24 March 2023.
Public health topic area:
Infection Prevention and Control
Review question:
Intervention
Individual-level self-reported physical distancing; physical distancing policies/mandates
Comparisons
No physical distancing; close contact
Outcomes
December 2022:
Primary outcome: COVID-19 transmission (e.g., attack rates, reproduction number)
Secondary outcomes:
• COVID-19 associated hospitalizations
• COVID-19 associated deaths
February 2023, March 2023:
Primary outcome: COVID-19 transmission (e.g., attack rates, reproduction number)
Secondary outcomes:
• COVID-19 associated hospitalizations
• COVID-19 associated deaths
Transmission of other respiratory infections in studies that also report data for COVID-19 (e.g., influenza, RSV, other coronaviruses, TB, SARS, MERS)
Setting
Community-based settings, including but not limited to residential settings, retail, restaurants, gyms, other athletic facilities, sporting venues, casinos, bingo halls, bars/pubs, workplaces, public parks, and other recreational venues.
Search Updated:
Mar 3, 2023
Review Completed:
Mar 24, 2023
