Effects of Social Distancing in Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Perspective of Bayelsan Residents in Nigeria
This research work essentially explored the efficacy of social distancing in reducing the spread of corona virus disease (COVID-19) in Yenagoa metropolis. The objectives of this study were to examine the level of coronavirus disease and investigate whether social distancing have help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The research design used for this study is survey, the population targeted for this study consists of residents of Yenagoa. Four hundred (400) residents were used as sample size and cluster sampling technique was applied. Instrument used for this study is the questionnaire. Results showed that the level of coronavirus disease in Yenagoa metropolis was below average, and around 70% of respondents strongly agreed that social distancing can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Following these findings, it is recommended that social distancing and other aseptic measures should be ensured. The study concludes that social distancing can help reduce the spread of COVID-19.