Refers to the concept of maintaining physical distance between people to reduce disease transmission; often used in public health contexts. The synonym 社会的距離 is also common.
See also: 社会的距離
To prevent the spread of infection, it is important to maintain social distance.
Synonymous; 社会的距離 is a more common and slightly more formal variant.
social distancing
Compound of 社会 (society) and 距離 (distance), likely a calque of English 'social distance'.